Tag: indie author
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Nine years? Finally! (Dynasty of Summer)
post by: Ticana Zhu It was early in 2012 when I heart the song, “Princess of China” by Rihanna and Chris Martin. I liked the song, it wasn’t bad. Then, I watched the music video. My first reaction was to laugh. Okay, it entertained me. But somewhere beneath it all, I felt a little offended.…
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“Imaginary Jace”
short story by: Ava Reiss It was the first day of the “best years” of Eva’s life; the first day of high school. Her hands trembled, clutching the straps of her book bag. Studying a map of the halls, she found her homeroom. She turned uncertainly and trudged past a group of large boys.…
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“Runaway”
Short Story: Ava Reiss Trigger warning: has suggestions of self-harm Reid looked from the window of the attic in his Aunt’s old farmhouse. It was where he spent most of his time. The sun, low in the sky, set his walls ablaze. Brenna should be arriving soon. He closed his dark-web browser and wheeled his…
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“Through the Rainbow”
Short Story by: Ava Reiss Erma’s Greek mythology book sat open to a page about the goddess Iris. It’d been unread for the last hour or so, despite an upcoming exam. Instead, she clutched her phone, sitting in the tollbooth she operated. There had been a lot on her mind the last couple of months.…
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“Fractured Shadows”
Short Story by: Ava Reiss “Kelsey, don’t forget to check your firewall after brushing your teeth,” a voice called from downstairs. “Okay, mom,” the fifteen year old rolled out of bed. Fragments from her preloaded dream program flitted across her eyes. The first day of summer vacation greeted her as she eyed the backpack…
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“What We Keep”
Short Story by Ava Reiss Mansako replaced a joint in his hip. It had been loose for a while, but they had lost track of the repair kit. He debated heavily on whether it was even worth the time. True, the worn joint made walking troublesome, but they wouldn’t be on Earth much longer. He…
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