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March 2019: Poetry

For our March 2019 writing contest, participants were asked to compose their best poem of 40 lines or fewer using the following four Spring-themed words: silver, feathers, grin, drip After deliberations, the PubClub staff chose these three winners based on their creative use of the prompt words and attention to form. 1st place: Regan Puckett… Continue reading March 2019: Poetry

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“Romance.”

By: Regan Puckett I still remember that night. It’s been weeks, but it lingers in my mind like a ghost, haunting me every time she loosens her grip when we hold hands, or turns her body away from mine in our bed at night. I’d been blind for months about what was truly happening between… Continue reading “Romance.”

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“Ever After”

By: Lorelei Valkenburg Is this the right time to tell him? Mira thought as she looked over at Justin.  He sat staring vacantly out the window, watching the rain. “Let’s go to the park in the rain.  We used to love watching the ducks excitedly splash around the lake,” he trailed off, trying to remember… Continue reading “Ever After”

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February 2019: Flash Fiction

For the PubClub February Flash Fiction Contest, participants were asked to write their best story of 700 words or fewer based on this picture and using one of two opening lines: "Is this the right time to tell him?" or "I still remember that night." After some tough deliberations, the PubClub staff chose the following… Continue reading February 2019: Flash Fiction