S.L. Stallings

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“MuseConnect” by S.L. Stallings

Submitted to Contest #266

2:20 a.m. — Alma scrolled through her social media feed, unable to sleep. Dim light cast eerie shadows across a dozen unfinished canvases hanging in wait. Her creativity had dried up weeks ago. All that was left was anxiety and a sinking feeling that her parents were right.Art isn't a way to make a living.2:22 a.m. — An ad for 'MuseConnect' appeared. It blocked her scrolling and refused to close. Alma stared at the screen, eyes wide.Have you lost your edge? Need to do something spectacular to silence the parents? If you're a creati...

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I'm a writer and painter living in the Pacific NW. I write microfiction, short stories, and serial fiction. My favorite genres are psychological, paranormal, and tech horror. I also write memoirs on my Substack, "Feed Your Head."