Fish Story

This story is by Ann Fowler and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Ryan pulled a tackle box and two pairs of waders from Dave’s Outback. He slammed its gate and turned to Dave. “I feel the fish biting already.” He swept back his…

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Second Life

This story is by Ann Fowler and was part of our 2020 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Mark’s business trip ends tomorrow, killing my blissful week of solitude. He’d die before admitting our marriage has been stale for years. My friend, Janis, was on her way. Each month,…

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The Letter

This story is by Ann Fowler and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Until I saw the dark blood, I swore my old age teamed up with bad digestion. This morning, my doctor squeezed my arm, urging me to be positive. It wasn’t necessarily…

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Doctor’s Orders

This story is by Ann Fowler and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Doctor’s Orders As if mocking him, Dr. Higgins’ iPad went black. Looking left, then right, he groaned. The charger cord was just here. He glanced at the clock. And where might…

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