Carter Mosteller

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“The Locked Door” by Carter Mosteller

What is taking him so long? It’s been three hours. Michael is never this late from work. Metal coats my mouth. The inside of my lip is raw from the gnawing. A pit’s where my stomach should be.  I need to call the police. I hurry towards the phone, leaving behind the freshly matted rug where I’ve been pacing. I grab it off the wall, forcing my fingers to hold steady as I dial 911.

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“The Whip” by Carter Mosteller

The moment I moved to Utah I wanted to rock climb. Growing up I was always a timid, shy kid. The thought of going downhill too fast on my bike, climbing a tree, or buying a pair of Heelies would make my knees weak. I don’t like this part of me. Driving into Utah for the first time as a teenager, I saw something. The mountains. Yes, I’ve seen the mountains before, but I’ve never seen them. The moment I e...

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Author bio

I'm a freshman at Brigham Young University studying Information Technology with a minor in Creative Writing. I love the outdoors. I'm an avid rock climber, camper, and hiker who will take any opportunity to spend time with the mountains. I have plans for a historical fiction novel that I hope come to fruition in the next few years.