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Learning to Sing Part 1 - Short Story

“Shut Up!” Dad slapped me in the face. My face was burning red from the pain of the slap, but also from the shame. Everyone was looking at me. I wished the ground would swallow me. It made no sense. One moment I was all giddy and excited and now I’m writhing in pain, filled with shame, and feeling betrayed. Just moments ago, I felt so safe and happy to be with my family. Where did all that love disappear? It hurt so much I couldn't stop screaming. “If you don’t stop crying, I’ll hit you...

11 days ago • 1 min read

A Cold Morning - Short Story

It was a cold morning. He felt safe under his warm covers. He wanted to stay there forever. “Good morning, time to wake up,” Mom’s patronizing voice didn’t allow him another second of rest. Feeling hollow in his chest he knew he must obey. “Time to put on the show again,” he grunted to himself while getting out of bed. He must come into the kitchen smiling. He must look happy. After all, he has the best parents in the world. In his head echoed his parents’ words from last night: “Nobody in...

17 days ago • 2 min read