Break From Reality. Daily.
This story is by Vanessa V Kilmer and was part of our 2020 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. My mother slammed the door shut, slid the bolt into place, and locked me in the dark attic. “I never wanted children,” I heard her yell to my Oma. “She’s…
This story is by Vanessa V. Kilmer and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. I drop my name tag on the counter next to the sink. I run my thumb over the white letters. ELDON LAMB. Clean. Unscratched. My boss’ idea of a birthday…
