Write a story about a problem with no good solutions.

Posted in Angst on Oct 26, 2022

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“I KNOW WHO YOU PRETEND I AM” by Sophia Marie Joseph

Submitted to Contest #127

Trigger Warning: The following work contains mentions of substance abuse and suicide. I KNOW WHO YOU PRETEND I AM BY: SOPHIA MARIE JOSEPH ———————————————————————— OCTOBER 27, 1952 The plumes of smoke rose from the Marlboro cigarette in the blonde woman’s hand. She took a drag of the cigarette as she shut her eyes, savoring this moment. She exhaled, letting the smell of the carcinogen fill the air. She leaned back onto the putrid green sofa. In all honesty, she hated this room. She hated this house, this neighborhood—this co...

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“...In Your Hands” by Maxwell Altman

Submitted to Contest #127

Mark turns onto the street before Jane’s and puts on the Prefab Sprout song he’s been meaning to show her. He thinks that putting the song on now is perfect, because by the time she gets in the car it’ll be at the chorus, providing maximum impact. But Mark didn’t account for how snowy the roads further in her neighbourhood would be. He tests his brakes to ensure he’ll be able to stop smoothly at the snow covered sign ahead that reads S OP. Mark looks up at the moon, three-quarters full, and notes how beautiful it is — kind of...

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