• A book, its pages fanned open
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    Cliché, You Say? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a trope as, “a common or overused device: cliché.” This carries a distinct negative connotation. Why is that? Familiarity doesn’t equate to laziness. I argue it takes talent and imagination to put a unique, entertaining spin on an established literary device. Some readers will seek certain tropes because ...
  • Coffee sign
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    Kaila stood outside, watching him from the window. She couldn’t help it. This was always her favorite coffee shop. Then it was theirs, and now it was his. After everything that happened between them, she found she didn’t miss him at all. She missed the coffee. This coffee shop was in the perfect location for ...