Xandra turned her flashlight on and walked into the woods. She had a vague idea of where the institute was after asking her mom about it. The four of them were walking through the woods for about twenty minutes when Xandra said, “Ah yes, here it is. Just as creepy as ever.” Brittany’s mouth dropped. … Continue reading The Perfect Woman…Part 5
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The Perfect Woman…Part 4
When the bell rang for lunch, Brittany was extremely happy to get a break from the constant whispering, and snickering in every class all morning. She had no idea where the cafeteria was, but figured if she followed the crowd she’d make it there. It didn’t take long for the smell of spaghetti sauce to … Continue reading The Perfect Woman…Part 4
The Perfect Woman…Part 3
The next morning Brittany woke up, had a shower, got dressed, did her hair, looked in the mirror and took a deep breath. “You are a great and you will make new friends.” Her reflection didn’t respond. Arriving at school wasn’t nearly as chaotic as Brittany had imagined. The first day of school is normally … Continue reading The Perfect Woman…Part 3
Sinister Abode: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a short story I wrote called Sinister Abode. You can find Part 1 here: https://smittenforfiction.wordpress.com/2015/11/17/sinister-abode-part-1/ "I must be losing my mind. My forearm is stinging and red from pinching myself so many times. The baby is crying louder. PLEASE don’t make me go into that house. I hate old … Continue reading Sinister Abode: Part 2
Sinister Abode Part 1
I wrote a short story called Sinister Abode, for a writing contest a few months ago, after making the decision to get back to writing. It is my first piece of writing in over two decades other than my journals. Here is Part 1. "Sinister Abode" By Amanda Drover-Hartwick "Sleep slowly fades away and almost … Continue reading Sinister Abode Part 1
5 Star Review “On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft” By Stephen King
As a fan who grew up reading Stephen King's stories, I enjoyed this book so much that I read it twice, one right after the other. Let me make it clear, I have never read a book, flipped back to the beginning, and read it all over again. That's how much I loved this book. … Continue reading 5 Star Review “On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft” By Stephen King
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