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Everything is Connected
In a captivating blend of cosmic fate and personal turmoil, the narrator, a mathemastrologer, grapples with the idea that celestial forces preordain life’s events. She ferven…
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Hearts Are Trump
Uncle Abe and Uncle Will, estranged brothers in Detroit, reunite for a rare card game, their first interaction in years, facilitated by family members. The game of euchre serves as…
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One thousand and three wishes
A man disillusioned with his mundane corporate life stumbles upon a magical lamp in an antique store, setting off a chain of events that dramatically alters his existence. Initiall…
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DANGER: UNSTABLE GROUND
Charlie had always been fascinated by the forbidden ground that consumed anyone who touched it, a phenomenon his community deeply feared. His curiosity was sparked early when he wi…
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Paradise Lost
In a world where interplanetary assistance is routine, calls for help from different worlds are everyday occurrences until an event causes all help to cease, leaving planets to fen…
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The World’s on Fire
In this vivid narrative, the protagonist, a vibrant single mom and cancer survivor, dives deep into the throes of new love and the harrowing journey of battling cancer. Dancing awa…
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Rhymes with Pepsi
In this poignant story, a child recounts a summer spent with his parents at his grandparents’ cottage, revealing the deep and complex relationship within the family. The fath…
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Seven Hundred and Thirty Days
Introduction Returning to their childhood home, the narrator, Jackie, and her brother Perry are overwhelmed with memories and emotions. The house is a trigger for Jackie, who has b…
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Surrender: A Journey Through Grief and Resilience
NOTE: This story alludes to suicide or suicidal thoughts. In addition, there is one swear I felt necessary to include, but it’s entirely in reference to animal feces. Our tow…
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What unspoken perverted thoughts have you ever had?
My girlfriend was renting an apartment she could never afford and was eyeballing the landlord. I was full of perverted thoughts, and then I realized that I was the one who was simp…