Abigail Selinger

“Shallows” by Abigail Selinger

Submitted to Contest #201

TW: Substance abuse / use “What is it?” Marissa asked, peering down at the small pill. “Just something to help the fun be more…fun, you know?” Ashley replied, reaching for Marissas’ wrist and gently placing the small pink pill in the palm of her hand. Marissa stared at the pill resting in her hand, a mixture of curiosity and apprehension swirling within her. As she studied it, her friends chattered excitedly around her, buzzing with an eagerness for the night of festivities that awaited them. They had been planning this outing for we...

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“Tides of Forever” by Abigail Selinger

Submitted to Contest #199

Luna stood barefoot on the deserted beach boardwalk, her heart heavy with grief and longing. It was a quiet summer night, the air was warm, and the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore was the only sound breaking the silence. Above her, the full moon glowed brightly, casting an ethereal light upon the dark waters. She had come to this place, her lover’s favorite spot, with a desperate plea in her heart. Luna believed in the ancient tales of the Goddess of the Sea, a deity worshiped in her village that was revered and respected. The...

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“A Critical Catch” by Abigail Selinger

As the spacecraft entered the atmosphere, it shuddered, causing Theodora’s pencil to veer sharply off the page where she was writing. She cursed softly and quickly moved to erase the errant line. The lights in the analytics lab flickered momentarily as the spacecraft shuddered again. “Damn, you’d think they’d know how to keep the flight smooth,” remarked her partner, Henry. “I know,” replied Theodora, keeping her eyes on the papers she was gathering. “But they always want newbies to practice entering the atmosphere, so they let them try on...

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“Beyond Words” by Abigail Selinger

Submitted to Contest #194

Arthur sat in his study, his eyes fixed on the blinking cursor on the page in front of him. His fingers hovered over the keyboard but his mind was blank. He ran a hand over his tired face and leaned back in his chair, wincing at the loud squeal it made. Looking around his cluttered office, he couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. Scraps of paper, pens, and empty coffee mugs were scattered haphazardly as if a bomb had gone off. The only semblance of order was the shelf of books neatly arranged alphabetically against the wall to his right.His ga...

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“From Breakdown to Breakthrough” by Abigail Selinger

Submitted to Contest #193

Lucy had been dreading this day for weeks. She was flying out to attend a family wedding in California and her husband, Adam, was unable to take her or attend due to his previous work commitments. In his place, her mother-in-law, Grace, had insisted she drive her to the airport, which was about an hour away. Lucy had accepted the offer reluctantly, not because she didn’t appreciate the help, but because she and Grace had a strained relationship.Lucy had always felt that Grace had overstepped boundaries. It was the constant way she tried to c...

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