Elisabeth Fowler

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“We the People” by Elisabeth Fowler

Submitted to Contest #243

Nicole picked up a cherimoya and pretended to examine it while sneaking glances at the wizen shopkeeper. His stares were bold, so she turned a cold shoulder to him—a weak attempt at hiding from his judgment. She perused plums and pomegranates as if it were her birthright to buy his wares. The hole-in-the-wall souk was never busy like the rest of the market. The emptiness of it was usually inviting, but anxiety was starting to rouse Nicole as she continued her hunt for less bruised produce under the keeper’s watchful eye. For the first time, ...

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Elisabeth Fowler is a bestselling, award-winning indie author of The Chosen Trilogy, a biblically-inspired dystopian fantasy series. She has a degree in Consumer Sciences, concentrating in Financial Planning, and has spent over 15 years in the corporate insurance profession. Leaving her corporate career behind, Elisabeth’s mission is to challenge readers to find the hidden social messages tucked within the pages of speculative literature. When Elisabeth isn’t crafting fictional allegories, she enjoys traveling the world. Originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Elisabeth now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and three beautiful children.