Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Jennifer Kelly and was part of our 2018 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The music blaring in Doug’s ears matched his mood. Pissed off said it all. Ever since his ex-wife gave him the cold shoulder, anger and irritation bubbled up inside of him….
This story is by Jennifer Kelly and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Ramona rummaged through her purse. She remembered stuffing the shopping list in her bag before she left the apartment, but now, it was gone. She knew what Stan would say. “If…
This story is by Jennifer Kelly and was part of our 2017 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the Spring Writing Contest stories here. The blank page stared back at her. No matter what she did, the words refused to appear. For the umpteenth day in a row, Alice sat in front of her…
This story is by Jennifer Kelly and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. “That will be $12.85 please.” Candy twisted her diamond earring as she watched the customer search for money. The woman frowned as she thrust her hand into her battered purse….
by Jennifer Kelly “Do you mind if I sit here?” asked the man. “Sure,” said Bobby, lowering his paper. He immediately saw the shock in the man’s eyes. Bobby knew what was coming next. “Never mind. I’ll find someplace else to sit.” The man hurried to a seat at the far end of the counter. Bobby…
