Heather Van Ness

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“The Grave of Our Future” by Heather Van Ness

The scarf tethered to my neck was orange like the sunset. I tugged at the worn fabric, loosening it enough to gulp down air. Despite the frigid weather, sweat bloomed on my skin, making my parka feel like a fiery prison. “Is that it?” I asked. He only nodded and patted my shoulder. His eyes were gray like the sky before it burst apart with rain during a storm. He watched me with a stillness that matched the forest all around us. “Is that it?” I repeated, unsure how to pr...

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Hi my name is Heather! I'm a writer at feedthedog.net, an intern for younghollywood.com, and a current graduate student at Saint Joseph's University for Writing Studies. I'm just a big ol' story lover.