The Last Scene

He walked around the lake once more. His shoulders had begun to sag, and each step grew slower than the last. Raindrops seeped through the tiny holes in the old umbrella, speckling his beige coat and dark brown hat. His flannel scarf had slipped loose from his neck and nearly brushed the ground. He stepped…

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Coloring the Past

This story is by Lili Kupper and was part of our 2025 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The house still smelled of her mother — a mix of lavender, old paper, and coffee kept in the cupboard. Cristina had spent days among boxes and drawers, sorting what should stay…

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