Stories by Ryan Fleming

This story is by Ryan Fleming and was part of our 2025 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The red recording light blinked. I leaned toward the microphone, salivating over these delicate moments when my voice would again shape the landscape. “Welcome home, fruits and friends of the orchard. I…

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This story is by Ryan Fleming and was part of our 2023 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Like a snuffed candle, my Lena was gone. Taken by destiny’s cruel, whimsical choices, I was left desolate and ravaged by sorrow. Grief drives many a man to vices, succumbing to their…

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