Break From Reality. Daily.
“Things won’t be the same after they’re ruined.” This sentence echoed in my head when I found the trophy while cleaning my drawer. It was still shiny, still perfect. Tongue Twister Champion. First Place. — It was April of that year. Tracy and I had entered the contest together. Every lunch break, we huddled in…
This story is by Gigi Guan and was part of our 2022 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Lorie was lying on the bed, trying to fall asleep. Suddenly, a raspy voice sounded in the stillness, as if speaking to her. “Hey Lorie, do you remember me?” She opened her…
This story is by Gigi Guan and was part of our 2022 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Grandma was sitting beside the window, looking out as if she was expecting someone. It had been four months since she had Alzheimer’s and moved into the nursing home. Grandpa, who…
This story is by Gigi Guan and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Say yes, say yes.” The crowd surrounded a man and a woman. The woman smiled and nodded. Michelle watched them as Nathan went to get drinks. “Let’s go, babe.” Nathan grabbed…
This story is by Gigi Guan and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. When Alicia was born, her mom Paula, was thrilled. Although Alicia was a premature baby, she looked beautiful. Paula even envisioned Alicia’s future. She might be a flight attendant, model, or…
This story is by Gigi Guan and was part of our 2020 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Mom, I want to come back to Canada. Things in Germany are just too hard for me.” I was sobbing on the end of the phone. “What? Don’t be ridiculous. You’ve…
