Emerson Fallin

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“A Lucky Quarter” by Emerson Fallin

Submitted to Contest #44

New York was busy as ever on Monday morning when Vincent Moretti stepped out of his apartment in Little Italy and began his daily commute to Park Row. It was another week of labor for the lad, but the thirteen-year-old was used to it by now  because of his three year experience as a newsboy for the New York World. The pay was minimal, but it was enough to put food on the table. Plus, he knew for a fact that he would rather be at the World than the other newspapers in town. A friend of his from the Tribune always turned somber when he tr...

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Hi! Welcome to my page. I recently developed a passion for creative writing. I'm also passionate about the outdoors and love to hike, kayak, and face any challenge given. I'm also a big traveler. I've been to 38 states and for my 16th birthday, I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. I am always grateful for feedback!