Cassie Escujuri

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“21 Degrees” by Cassie Escujuri

Submitted to Contest #232

September, 2023 - Hawaii, USAWhile washing the dishes, Grant looked out the back window at the warm Autumn night to see his teenage son, Isaac, staring up at the night sky, wearing shorts and sandals, having long changed out of his uniform. Frowning, Grant scrubbed at a glass. “Don’t schools hand out homework anymore?” From her place on the couch, Kalea looks up from her book to glance outside at Isaac. “He’s waiting for the northern lights.”Grant turned away from the window, giving his wife an incredulous scoff. “You believed him?”&nbs...

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Growing up, my family didn't prioritize the art of creation in our busy schedules. Everything was either work, conversation, or rest. We watched a lot of movies, listened to music, etc. but nothing that involved creation. As an adult, I've sought to change that in myself, through my creative writing.