Madeline Honig

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“ The Impulsive Act of a Young Mind” by Madeline Honig

“Sit down, Billy.  We need to talk about what you did.  This is a very serious matter,” Principal Stevens said with a tone that expressed how severe the situation was. Billy focused his eyes from the beige carpet and onto Principal Stevens.  His fingers set gently on the chair in contemplation.  After a moment’s thought, he complied with Principal Stevens' request and he took the seat opposite Principal Stevens so that t...

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“The Cycle of Hope and Despair” by Madeline Honig

Warning: miscarriage and struggles with pregnancy “I don’t know why we keep trying,” Yolanda said. “We keep trying because it’s something we deeply want,” Thomas replied. “But is it something we deeply want anymore?  I am so sick of this whole thing being so prescriptive and failing every time.” Yolanda put her face in her hands.  Her red curls seemed to swallow he...

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“A Major Decision” by Madeline Honig

“I couldn't put it off any longer.  I had to choose,” Victoria said into the phone.  Victoria had called to tell her mother the exciting news. It took her a long time and many pros and cons lists to decide.  But now she was sure, she had finally chosen a major to study in college.  The decision of picking a major had been weighing on her for two years and she couldn’t put it off any longer.  She took classes in as many s...

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“The Neuroscientist and the Rockstar” by Madeline Honig

Trigger warning: Suicide“And with this new technology, we can obliterate chronic depression and anxiety around the world.  Thank you.” Doctor Martin paused a moment, taking in the applause from the stadium that surrounded him with a smirk.  He then glided off the small stage reuniting with his team of researchers.  “Always leave them wanting more,” he would tell his team every time he gave a talk on the team's newest technology.  Julian always thought that this sounded more like...

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“The Stick in Lilith's Hair” by Madeline Honig

“It’s easy,” Ursula said. “You just need to concentrate harder.”  “I am concentrating harder,” Lilith said through her clenched teeth.  She brushed her black hair away from her big coffee-hued eyes.  She was exhausted and she was done trying.  Concentrating harder was not the problem.  Lilith’s sisters received all the natural ability, leaving Lilith with the short end of the stick.  ...

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“The Used Toaster” by Madeline Honig

“So… he gave you a used toaster?” I asked Emma.   I met Emma at my last company.  She was smart and ambitious and I befriended her when I realized I could learn a thing or two from her.  It appeared she felt the same and we became fast friends.  Now that both have moved on in our careers, Emma and I make a point of doing brunch at least once a month to catch up.  This keeps us connected in our busy lives....

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“The Bucket List Runner” by Madeline Honig

Warning: Discussion of Breast Cancer Lisa balances on one foot and pulls the other one behind her grasping onto her electric blue tennis shoes.  She feels the stretch on top of her thigh.  She holds it there for a bit and then lets her foot go and does the same with the other one.  She crouched on one foot, leaving the other foot on the ground, and felt the stretch on her inner thigh.  She switc...

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“The Truth Comes Out” by Madeline Honig

“Speak now,” I commanded Anne.  I needed her to talk to me.  To know she was okay.  That she was breathing.  And that she would not pull the Kultro chef knife out of the round block on the marble countertop and stab me in the neck. “What do you want me to say?”  Anne twisted her wedding ring on her finger.  Four carat solitaire surrounded by another six carats on a platinum band.  It was not the first rin...

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“Michael's Birthday” by Madeline Honig

Michael woke up and stretched his arms above his head. “Happy birthday to me.  Happy birthday to me.  Happy birthday dear me.  Happy birthday to me.” He sang to himself with a smile.  “Today will be a good day.” He placed one foot on the soft rug next to his bed.  As he stood, he lost his balance.  He caught himself on the corner of the bedside table.  “That was a close one,” Micheal said to himself. ...

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“When Cats Save Lives” by Madeline Honig

“Oliver, what are you doing here?” Genevieve said to the Siamese cat she nearly tripped over.  Genevieve recognized the cat as belonging to her elderly upstairs neighbor, Mrs. Singh.  She had never seen the cat outside the apartment building and thought it odd that it chose such a frosty morning to come out.  He would roam the halls and occasionally perch himself on the fire escape.  But never when it was this dark or t...

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“Nine Years With Liam” by Madeline Honig

Emma sat on the hardwood of her living room floor, but she could not feel the numbness in her bottom.  She took another sip of red wine and wiped away a single tear from her face.  She put down the photo in her hand and swapped it for another photo from the Amazon box.   In this photo, Liam, Emma’s ex-boyfriend, had both arms around Emma.  Looking at the photo, it brought Emma back to that day.  It was Li...

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“Fiona's Father: The Riverville Hero” by Madeline Honig

Warning: Mention of the murder of a child “Houston, we have a problem,” Fiona rolled her eyes at her father’s comment.  The two were sitting at her play table, surrounded by stuffed animals and dolls.  The tea set was a birthday gift from Fiona’s parents, and her father was desperate to see it in action.  He had no idea that a real tea party didn’t include any tea.    Fiona wore a...

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“The Safety of Mabel” by Madeline Honig

Trigger Warning: Contains sensitive content related to abuse and rape. Today “Dennis, can you please pass the salt?”  Sarah asked.  Sarah’s hair was tied up in a knot on top of her head and she wore the blue dress with tiny flowers Dennis bought her.  She always wore the blue dress with tiny flowers.  She curled a foot under herself as she touched the other one li...

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“The Watcher on Cedarwood Road” by Madeline Honig

Jamie was ready to restart her life.  She needed a change of scenery.  She needed something to keep her mind busy.  She had just broken up with her jealous boyfriend, Jed.  In an effort of making this new start, she found an old farmhouse on Cedarwood road on the outskirts of town for sale for a nominal price.  Jed had accused her of cheating on him after she came home late from work one day.  He did not ...

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“Decisions and Consequences” by Madeline Honig

“Heads I tell her.  Tails I don’t.  It’s as simple as that,” Michelle holds up a quarter with a grin on her face. “This is someone’s life.  You can’t just determine that you are going to tell her based on a coin flip.  I didn’t tell you that secret so that you can wreck someone’s life.” Lila pleaded. “Sure I can.  If you can do something so reckless, then so can I.  Ready?”  At that M...

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Author bio

I work in the tech industry but looking to make a move into fiction writing. My blog: madfind.net My website: Madeline-Honig.com