Tag: short story
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BIG GIRLS Pt. 5
“I said what the fuck I said!” *** And that’s all folks! Now, I’m sure I could figure out a one-word story, but I’ve decided against it. I think I’ve pared these characters down as far as they’d like. We’ve had some big bodies, some big personalities, and some big mouths over the course of…
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My First Published Story!
I told you some time ago that I had news to share. Well, now I feel comfortable sharing it. One of my short stories is getting published in a literary journal! I first got the news back in July, but I was waiting for the issue cover to come out and just to know that…
Christine
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BIG GIRLS Pt. 4
Janet twirled around the fountain—fuchsia dress flowing out around her, feet barely touching the ground—dancing to inaudible music. She reached for a nearby child and spun him in the air. “How do you even deal with her?” Levi scoffed. A smile spread slowly across Jay’s face. “Love, man.”
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BIG GIRLS Pt. 3
“But why does this always happen to meeeeeeeee?” “Wooo chile, you gon have to stop all that whinin’ now. Pick up ya bag, now, go on.” “Seriously, Tina,” Mel sniffles, “I can’t catch a break. This is the third job I’ve had where the company goes belly-up and everybody gets laid off!…
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BIG GIRLS Pt. 2
Give him a chance, he’s a nice guy. Melonie’s words kept repeating over in my head. I wore the flattest shoes I could find and showed up with a smile on my face. I sat quickly so we wouldn’t be standing next to each other too long, but that brief minute of being face…
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BIG GIRLS Pt. 1
I’m challenging myself to do a bit of a miniseries of micro fiction. A full story in 300 words or less? Sure. There will be a new story each month—same theme, different characters, may or may not be intertwined. Let’s see how this goes shall we…. BIG GIRLS – Pt.1 I really thought this would…
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Kathleen Collins: Notes from a Black Woman’s Diary
We did it guys! After three weeks of continuous rescheduling, we finally had our first book club meeting! [And today is the 1st of July. Where has the time gone? Next thing you know it’ll be Christmas!] But let me tell you…this book wasn’t a hit. I’m always going to be honest with you because…
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…You Would Cry Too If It Happened To You
16. Write abut a confrontation at a birthday party. I’m sitting in my closet with the door closed, knees to my chest. Well, not quite. I’m a bit chubby and have a growing set of boobs, so my knees don’t actually reach my chest, but you get the point. The tears on my face are…
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Next Lifetime
18. Recreate a memory you have Why did I do that? Why did I let my boyfriend drive off with my best friend? I asked myself that question so many times over the years. As much as I want to say I’d forgiven them both, I just couldn’t get it out of my head. Something…
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To: Liam
4. Write a letter from one of your characters to another I can’t believe how suddenly you showed up in my life. It was so easy to let my guard down. This is not a break-up letter, so don’t worry. When I was at my lowest point you came through for me. Yours was the…
Christine Gabrièlle 