Erica Bauman

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“The Exchange” by Erica Bauman

Submitted to Contest #71

“Two percent battery. Perfect…” Jess grumbled. The girl standing in her periphery turned toward her, “Do you want to use my phone?” The girl held out a rose gold encased iPhone. Jess was momentarily mesmerized by the jeweled charms swinging at its side. “Hello?” the girl laughed. Jess cleared her throat, “Oh wow. I mean sure. I mean, are you sure?”  “Yeah, it's cool. I doubt you would steal it. I’ve seen you in here before…with that guy…the minister guy?”  “Yeah, that would be my stepdad…” Jess returned with a sigh, while tapping t...

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Erica Bauman currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. She is a freelancer, a mom, and works in the service industry. Erica is a performer, volunteer, and student of Improv Cincinnati. She believes deeply in the beauty of people’s stories, that music makes everything better, and that laughter is truly the best medicine. She has been published with Rebelle Society and The Kindred Voice.