Tag Archives: Short story

Change is Coming

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Terry Connelly

When you’re sixteen, summer is the absolutely worst season of all. Unless you have money. With dollars in your pocket you could do almost anything, go almost anywhere and hang out with your friends. The problem was that Andrew Nesbitt … Continue reading →

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Summer Romance Dreams

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Terry Connelly

It began like a million days before it. Blue sky dotted with wispy clouds. Slight breeze: just enough to tickle your cheeks. A chill in the air, but soon to be gone as the sun warms the earth. But it … Continue reading →

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A Trying Situation

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Terry Connelly

Jennifer wanted nothing more than to have one good friend. Someone she could rely on to be there for her. Someone who cared for her like no one else. The problem was that she was the most unpopular kid in … Continue reading →

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One Special Day

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Terry Connelly

Sherry watched woefully as her classmate Sabrina handed out bright yellow envelopes to the girls in the class. One by one eyes lit up and smiles creased faces as the envelopes were torn open. Squeals of delight filled the air. … Continue reading →

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Sleaze Supreme

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Terry Connelly

“Did you hear the rumor about our dear principal?” “No.” “Well,” said Tom Smythe, the senior Government teacher at Valley Christian High School, as he leaned back with a rather smug look, “it’s a really great story.” Debbie Alsop, a … Continue reading →

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Nighttime Adventure

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Terry Connelly

It was not a dark and stormy night but rather a clear spring evening, the sun just going down, rays of golden light streaking across the sky. It was a night for being out, for great adventures, for having fun … Continue reading →

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Happy People

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Terry Connelly

Gwyneth loved living at Euclid Retirement Home. It was clean, comfortable and she was well cared for. The staff was kind and helpful. Her room wasn’t large, but she didn’t have to share it with anyone, unlike friends she knew … Continue reading →

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