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    Category: dialogue

    Reward Money

    “This cup of cold coffee is barely keeping me awake,” Sandra said, yawning with her hands planted firmly on the steering wheel. Sandra glanced over, then returned… Read more “Reward Money”

    January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 by AC

    We’re Done

    The thought of love without himshifts the ground beneath her feet.Whatever he meant, he said it instead.A cool breeze pulls her ponytail southbound,and tears spread across her… Read more “We’re Done”

    January 30, 2023 by AC

    The Invitation

    Mark is the black sheep of the family and thinks the government monitors cell phones, so he never called. But when Ben receives a letter with an… Read more “The Invitation”

    October 27, 2022October 29, 2022 by AC

    Autumn Gazebo

    Guys like me don’t usually do things like this, but I’ve been up since three o’clock, sitting here in the dark, waiting for the brisk October sun… Read more “Autumn Gazebo”

    September 3, 2022 by AC

    Sinning in Jeans

    I sat in the library over cold coffee and opened books, going over notes for a twelfth-grade biology quiz. I wanted to prove to Mom that I… Read more “Sinning in Jeans”

    February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by AC

    Overreacting

    “Oh, so you think I’m cute when I’m angry, do you? Well, get ready because I’m about to get gorgeous,” Dakota said, pressing her finger into my… Read more “Overreacting”

    February 28, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    Murder for You

    (Revised) “Do you have any idea what time it is?” Mary said through crinkled eyes, cracking the door. “Besides, you’re not supposed to be here. It’s over,… Read more “Murder for You”

    February 25, 2022 by AC

    We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)

    “Don’t pretend you didn’t mean it,” I said, wiping tears with a tissue. “You return after ten years and expect—” “I don’t have a Valentine,” Sara said, closing the distance… Read more “We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)”

    February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by AC

    Righteous Murder

    The Rainer Cemetery ash trees had shed their leaves, crunching golden-brown beneath the feet of the funeral attendees. The brisk September breeze hung over Leah’s father’s closed,… Read more “Righteous Murder”

    January 20, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    Officer Talking A Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, Now Father Of Two, Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide

    I scrolled over this post on my Reddit feed. With all the bad news in the world, this touched my heart. Officer Talking A Man Out Of… Read more “Officer Talking A Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, Now Father Of Two, Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide”

    January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 by AC

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