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Submitted to Contest #47
Sitting at the kitchen table, you open the newspaper to the weather section. Today’s forecast: Cloudy with some scattered showers. “That’s not too bad,” you think to yourself. When you first arrived in this city, you were unsure of the amount of rain, but since living here for a few years, you have grown to appreciate it for what it is. Finishing off the last of your coffee and dry toast, you fold the newspaper and head to your room to get ready for the day. Lining the walls are your dressers, full of shirts, pants, socks, and of course, yo...
Submitted to Contest #46
“Hi mom, did you see my email? My book was finally published! I’m officially an author!” I had my phone on speaker and stared intently down at the screen, waiting for a response. “Hi Jasmine. Yes, I saw. Just so you know, I will not be buying your book.” The voice said. I stared at the phone for a moment. My heart was beating faster, and I could feel my hands and feet tingle and my head run cold. “…Oh.” I eventually got out. I sat there for a moment, not knowing what to say. I knew from counselling that I was having a fight or flight respo...
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