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Best short stories 📝

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SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY, 2023
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How to Make Paper When the World is Ending

A collection of ghostly short stories, sure to send chills down your spine.

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MindGap

Author Ben Manhan explores grief, the pains of writing as a career, and philosophical musings in his intriguing debut short sto...

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Jumping on the Drips

Snapshots of human experience with a hint of uncanny. Each story will linger in your mind well after you have read them.

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Sally Altass

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Author of the Witch Laws. Book reviewer on Reedsy Discovery. Short Story Writer on Reedsy Prompts. Editor and Proofreader on Reedsy (also check my website for more details).

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Lauren Smith

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As a teacher and writer, I have a deep appreciation for books of all kinds. To me, stories are not just an escape, but a way to help us explore parts of ourselves we might have never discovered. Through my reviews, I hope to give my fellow writers a boost and make their stories known.

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