Stories by Mary Patrick

The Parachute Filler

March 23, 2017 by Mary Patrick 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments

This story is by Mary Patrick and was part of our 2017 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the Spring Writing Contest stories here. The Parachute Filler I woke not recognizing my surroundings. Evidently, I’d slept soundly based on the amount of drool left on the couch’s throw pillow. A weariness still pressed against…

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The Swimmer

August 25, 2016 by Mary Patrick 2016 5th Anniversary Contest 0 Comments

by Mary Patrick “Float. Let the water hold you.” That’s what I told Jacob before we went boating. I grit my teeth. You will not die here. I breathe deep through my nose, exhale through my mouth. A wave slams into me, plunging me into the dark green waters of the bay. Exhausted, I surface coughing…

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