Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Mr. Hogan, I am sorry but your party has not yet arrived. Would you like to be seated.” Chase Hogan turned on his stool. “I’ll give it a few more minutes.”…
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 2020 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Reid touched down outside the diner. He slipped from his new Zephyr G-92 through the escape hatch rather than lowering the ramp. It seemed like a cooler way to exit. His…
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 2018 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “I caught a monster,” Benny whispered across the aisle. Ellie leaned over. “Yeah, right,” and rolled her eyes. She had fallen for his jokes before. Oliver leaned in too. “How? Where…
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 2018 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The camp director set his phone on the desk. “Your mother will be here before dinner,” The canvas walls fluttered in the breeze while the incessant humming of cicadas seeped through…
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Jarrett stared at his reflection trying to keep from going crazy. Every day he noticed the same discrepancies. The tuft of his right eyebrow, nearest the bridge of his nose, curled…
This story is by Erik Porter and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The distinct “yip” followed by a familiar ”arf” woke Aaron from his restless sleep. The recurring dream had never been so aurally vivid but it always started his day in angst….
