Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Ava Mauriello and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Lisa, a petite young blonde photographer, sat at a bar side table chatting with Dean, an ex-MLB player turned advertising executive. It was their company’s annual Christmas party. “My wife will…
This story is by Ava Mauriello and was part of our 2020 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “You know I love you right?” a gorgeous woman whispered into Jack’s ear. He didn’t know if she loved him or if his monumental wealth intoxicated her into believing that…
This story is by Ava Mauriello and was part of our 2020 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “It’s really sad, she was an abused lab animal. We’re calling her Esmeralda right now. She reminds me of a scared gypsy,” the shelter employee spat out with a slight southern…
This story is by Ava Mauriello and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. As I jumped into the lyftline I slipped my hand into my purse to make sure I brought a can of pepper spray. I lugged a backpack full of snacks, water,…
