Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Clay Huston and was part of our 2023 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Hey sleepyhead…” Nearly 23 years ago, when I was 6 years old, I took my turn at a long-standing family tradition. “Grandpa will be here in 20 minutes. Better get ready.” Dad…
This story is by Clay Huston and was part of our 2022 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Our house is haunted by a horrible, hideous creature, and my mom doesn’t know it. You might say, “Sam, ghosts aren’t real, there must be an explanation.” To that, I’d say, I don’t…
This story is by Clay Huston and was part of our 2022 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Ted hears a ping and his stomach drops. He frantically grabs for his phone. When he picks it up, he sees the name; Alice. His throat ties itself in a knot…
This story is by Clay Huston and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “That restaurant was amazing, baby.” “Wasn’t it?” I reply. “The tomato sauce and the gnocchi! Almost as good as yours.” “Oh reeaally?” Christina says incredulously. “Thanks honey, but my one cooking…
This story is by Clay Huston and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. What the hell happened? I remember driving. I was at the wheel. Christina was sitting next to me and the kids were in the back. I remember coming up on…
