Write a story about a character who misses a train, for better or worse.
Posted in Adults on Oct 28, 2022
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“The Last Train” by Zoë Page
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“Naked People” by Kendall Defoe
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“Passengers Will Please Refrain” by John Steckley
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“No Second Chances” by Dawn Kaltenbaugh
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“Our Train” by Kyle Bennett
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“37 Dollars, A Broken Watch, and a Desert Heart” by Delbert Griffith
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“What Happened to Tom?” by Patricia Merewether
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“Buttter Croissant and Cappuccino ” by Peter Gerber
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“The Good Worst Choice” by Julia Tocarchick
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“True Heros” by Nyxlan Marigold
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“Midnight Dining” by Lucky Ooog
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“Ride or Die” by Ella King
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“Buy Now, Pay Later” by Kieran Coghlan
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