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March 2, 2020

Canned Memories

February 2020 short story of the month I didn’t cry when she died, or at the funeral, or at the reception. It wasn’t until the next morning when I went to the pantry and saw row upon row of canned vegetables, fruits, and jams she had prepared for the long winter ahead. The shelves were… Continue reading

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February 6, 2020

February’s Prompt

I hope everyone’s month and year are off to a good start. For me, January felt like the longest month ever! Last month I started my short story challenge for the year. The guidelines for it can be found on my first post of the year: 2020 Short Story Challenge. Additionally, if you missed last… Continue reading

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January 31, 2020

Turkey Dinner Stalemate

January 2020 Short Story of the Month Present Day… I stopped for a breath before cutting the turkey. I wanted to appreciate the moment. Seeing everyone there, sitting around the table, almost felt like we were a family again. But if we had been a real family, my decision wouldn’t have caused a war. I… Continue reading

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January 6, 2020

2020 Short Story Challenge

It’s that time again! Time for this year’s writing challenge to begin. The last couple of years, I’ve posted a prompt and written a short story with it by the end of each month. This year I am adding some more guidelines to push myself further. Here are this year’s guidelines: 1. Post a prompt… Continue reading

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December 31, 2019

The Truth

December 2019 short story of the month Sometimes kids are the only ones willing to say what’s really on their minds, and our family needed a little dose of honesty. We almost never said something straight out. My step-mother was the worst. All she would do was pretend like nothing happened. And she expected all… Continue reading

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December 10, 2019

December’s Prompt

Running behind this month? Welcome to the club! Here is the final short story prompt of 2019: Sometimes kids are the only ones willing to say what’s really on their minds, and our family needed a little dose of honesty. We almost never said something straight out. My mother was the worst. All she would… Continue reading

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November 30, 2019

Wounded

November 2019 Short Story of the Month Present Day Even after a long day at work, my mother’s hands worked tirelessly: chopping vegetables for dinner, stitching our clothes, whatever needed doing. I loved her hands and admired them. I wanted to be strong like her. But at the time, I couldn’t be. I would have,… Continue reading

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November 1, 2019

November’s Prompt

IT’S NANOWRIMO!!! So, why aren’t you writing? Stop reading this and get writing. Only kidding. I have yet to write one word today. If you are participating in NANOWRIMO, good luck to you! I am attempting it and editing my novel at the same time. My brain is sort of fried, and I’m beginning to… Continue reading

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October 31, 2019

Secrets and Money

October 2019 short story of the month “Deal?” he said, extending his hand toward me. I hesitated then reached out. Frank thought he had the upper hand, and in a sense he did. What he didn’t know was that I’d promised him something that wasn’t mine to give. I left his office feeling a mix… Continue reading

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October 1, 2019

October’s Prompt

Here is October’s short story of the month prompt: “Deal?”he said, extending his hand toward me. I hesitated then reached out. Frank thought he had the upper hand, and in a sense he did. What he didn’t know was that… I hope everyone is having a great start to the month! I am in NANOWRIMO… Continue reading

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