Epilogue to Cinereous
[nnwm15] It had been about 70 years, they estimated, since the first group arrived in Julie’s mind. They now numbered around 100, and…
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Sara Beth
Chapter 30: Quiet
[nnwm15] Well, here it is – the last chapter. These last 10 chapters have been on the shorter side, definitely something I’d expand out…
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[nnwm15] They all cried, even Ryan, after the shock had faded. G-ma hadn’t been seen since she fled the group. Jamie’s body lie…
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[nnwm15] “They’ll see… they think I’ve gone crazy. But I’m doing this for their own good, and for Julie.” The group lie motionless,…
Read essayChapter 26: A New Day
[nnwm15] “You look different”, Mara said as Sara Beth walked toward her. “What do you mean”, Sara Beth said, visibly confused. Nothing here…
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[nnwm15] After Ryan’s apology, the group eventually returned to their discussion of summer camps. Mara hadn’t ever been to one, in fact, she’d…
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[nnwm15] The mountains lit up brighter than they’d seen in weeks. Bouncing colors flitting from peak to peak. The sky seemed lighter than…
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[nnwm15] “What month is it?” “I think it might be July now” “I can’t believe that I’ve lost track of time, this never…
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[nnwm15] “Julie is my sister, and all, but I just can’t help feeling what I feel”, Jamie said as the others scowled at…
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[nnwm15] Ryan was quiet for the next few days, seldom making eye contact with the rest of the group. It was obvious to…
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