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    My name is Shanequia, and I have a story to tell you. You won’t believe me, but I swear on a stack of bibles ...
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    The Doll

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    “It’s for the best. We have to get rid of it.” Sally sat on the couch. Her eyes never left the small doll on ...
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    Southern Ways – Part 5

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    Ralph stood at the top of the staircase, with a sense of enthusiasm, holding his golf shoes and glove. “Weren’t you in the parlor ...
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    Southern Ways – Part 4

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    I forgave Ken for his insensitive remarks about my mental state. The way I felt was like I was losing my mind and it ...
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    Southern Ways – Part 3

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    July 17, 2023
    “Apparitions don’t talk. They only give you hints and expect you to figure it out. My mother was famous for deciphering them, remember?” Ralph ...
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    Southern Ways – Part 2

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    If my life was hectic before Aunt Rosie’s demise, the last couple of weeks of planning a large, dysfunctional family funeral tipped the scales. ...
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    As I sat in dead Aunt Rosie’s parlor and waited for the coroner to show up, I glanced around the well-lived-in room. My eyes ...
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    Leap Year Killer

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    March 13, 2023
    Who could have guessed an unexpected encounter at a local bar in a lighthearted discussion about horoscopes would lead to the sudden disappearance of ...
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    By Adriana Philips
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    *Content Warning* This story contains themes of kidnapping, drug abuse, animal cruelty, and physical and verbal abuse. Read with caution if such themes may ...
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    The Great Escape

    By LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    Eddie had been planning his departure for ages. The incessant bickering which described his married existence drove him to drink. His spouse, Rita, a ...
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