Megan Burkhart

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“The "Firsts" Curse” by Megan Burkhart

Submitted to Contest #29

I know it’s stupid, but I thought I’d have my first kiss by the time I turned sixteen. Not that I need the assurance that I’m loved or beautiful…I just really hate firsts. Well, let me rephrase that. I have a terrible track record with firsts.  My first day of kindergarten I threw up all over Emily Frank’s lunch. To this day, she avoids me, especially during the lunch hour. On my first day of middle school, I blanked when the teacher had us share a fun fact about ourselves. In the midst of my panic, I blurted that when I get sick, I’m c...

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I'm an author/screenwriter and a literary agent. My favorite genre is fantasy, and I'm a sucker for the enemies to lovers trope. When I'm not wearing my infamous red cloak and galavanting through a dark forest, I can be found writing, reading, traveling, or drinking tea.