Stories by Emily Coit

Strange Men

April 6, 2021 by Emily Coit 2021 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment

This story is by Emily Coit and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Momma stands in the doorway, her eyes narrowed, watching me apply lip gloss in the mirror. “Not too much” she cautions, “or strange men will think you’re easy.” We only have…

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A Tour in Melancholia

December 21, 2016 by Emily Coit 2016 Winter Writing Contest 0 Comments

This story is by Emily Coit and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. My father called me “Opal Eyes” but he never told me why. I barely remember him and I am sorry. He died on a Thursday. The early-morning light streaming through…

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