The Vacation

This story is by Theresa Jacobs and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “HELLO?” Carey screamed once more. Her voice was growing fainter with each yell, her throat raw. Tears streamed down her cheeks and snot bubbled out her nose, but she didn’t care….

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Beach Day

This story is by Theresa Jacobs and was part of our 2017 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the Spring Writing Contest stories here. “I’m going to swim in the sea with the fishes, Ima going to dig in the sand…” “Shut up!” Jimmy slapped his palm hard on the seat, the old vinyl…

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The Highest Price Paid

  This story is by Theresa Jacobs and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. As Mrs. Winterbottom’s hand came down on the door handle, her back grew rigid, she squinted and gave a low grunt. Her perfectly coiffed hair remained motionless as she spun…

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