Steven Rice

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“Great Uncle Jeff” by Steven Rice

Submitted to Contest #72

As Julian wakes up naked and alone in a stranger’s bed, the smell of bacon filled his nostrils. He immediately jolts out of bed in search of a toilet to puke in. After the last of last night’s shots emptied from Julian’s stomach. He crawled to find his clothes. As he was slipping on his shoes he heard, “Good morning cutie!” from the doorway. Julian froze and studied the half-naked man in front of him. He blanks of this one night stand’s name. “I have eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee ready for you”, says the boy with no name. Julian smiles and ...

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Growing up I had many visions of what I wanted to be when I grew up. At times I was relentless on becoming a Power Ranger or a writer. After twenty-seven years, the path that seems most obtainable is becoming a writer. Also, writing seems like a much safer occupation than crime-fighting in skin-tight suits. Looking for a place that will allow me to live out one of my major childhood dreams has led me to the world of freelance. Of course, being the millennial that I am, I have done research on freelancing and what I have found is amazing. I want to receive the fantastic opportunities that are provided to so many writers. I might be a little late to start my dream, however, I am up for the new adventure. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “You are never old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”. So, I am hoping this opportunity can help me start achieving my dream.