Jaiden McGowan

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“The dinner ” by Jaiden McGowan

Submitted to Contest #237

The window whined to a stop as I pushed the object to its hilt, letting out the smoke that quickly filled the corners of my apartment. The fire alarms didn’t work; they never had — another reason I counted down the days until my lease was up.I ran back over to the stove, looking at the scorched chicken breast taunting me in the pan. Groaning as I carried it over to the trash, tipping it in along with the other dishes I burned today. I lost focus; cleaning the small area proved to be a larger feat than I recall, but today of all days, everyth...

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Hello, a little about me: I'm 22 and have been writing for as long as I can remember. I used to fold single sheets of copy paper to create short books in my spare time. I wrote songs, poems, and anything through which I could share my perspective. I love words and language, and mastering it is my ultimate goal. I'm here to hone my skills, learn, and return to the medium that ignited a fire within me as a child.