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Apr 15

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Prologue & Chapter 1: It Began With Her

Not your average short story

Mar 26 • Words She Keeps

50: Have you ever made a hard decision?

This story was inspired by the tension between freedom and safety

Jun 11 • Words She Keeps

49: Have you ever searched the ocean?

This story was inspired by love

Jun 4 • Words She Keeps

48: Have you ever thought romance was dead?

This story was inspired by a hotel room.

May 21 • Words She Keeps

47: Have you ever done something no one else would do?

Trigger warning: violence

May 14 • Words She Keeps

46: Have you ever wanted to have it all?

Originally a submission for the Writer's Journey Flash Fiction February Contest

May 7 • Words She Keeps

45: Have you ever seen something you shouldn't have?

This story is inspired by tea parties

Apr 30 • Words She Keeps

44: Have you ever looked but not touched?

The story was inspired by a newspaper. Trigger warnings: assault, mental health

Apr 23 • Words She Keeps

Chapter 2: It Began With Her

Not your average short story

Apr 16 • Words She Keeps

Words She Keeps

Words She Keeps

Inventive short stories that elevate women's courage & power. 20% of Substack proceeds go towards reducing domestic violence.

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