THE LOCKUP

This story is by Debra Campoli and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. My face was burning crimson as the wooden door slammed and locked. I did it again. I just can’t walk the straight line according to the rules. As I look around…

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DIVINE INTERVENTION

This story is by Debra Campoli and was part of our 2018 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. DIVINE INTERVENTION The calliope sounds of amusements and the blinking neon colors of rides and signs made the warm summer night exciting. Dana and her friend Mary were 15 years old…

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BITTERSWEET LOVE

This story is by Debra Campoli and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Oh my GOD! ….Help me….exhausted…so tired. I can’t stay above this water much longer,” whispered Susan. Bright foamy water was swirling and sucking Susan in deeper like a giant trying to…

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DREADFUL NOVEMBER

This story is by Debra Campoli and was part of our 2017 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the Summer Writing Contest stories here. It was a beautiful autumn day. The crisp breeze was blowing down the last leaves that still clung to the trees. November wasn’t Darcy Porter’s favorite month because it held…

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The Goggles

This story is by Debra Campoli and was part of our 2017 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the Spring Writing Contest stories here. Mandy needed some alone time. Her dad had died suddenly 2 weeks ago and now at 22, she was parentless. She didn’t want to talk to anyone, so decided to…

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