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Category: Fiction

December 24, 2018 Melissa T. Miller

Chapters 4-6 of my untitled novel

It’s all much too boy-centric in these opening chapters. I need to find a way to get to or flash back to more of the apocalyptic mystery. And I have Read More …

Fiction
December 6, 2018December 12, 2018 Melissa T. Miller

First 3 chapters of my untitled novel

1. A shaft of dusty light crosses Jane-Anne’s face, waking her from the recurring dream of smoke and ash engulfing the town. She opens her eyes, not sure where she Read More …

Fiction
December 6, 2018July 11, 2019 Melissa T. Miller

Questions

A short story.   “Ms. McCleary, what time of day was it when the shadow appeared?” I ask, tapping my notepad with my pen. I am nervous, but trying to Read More …

Class Assignments, Fiction
December 6, 2018December 12, 2018 Melissa T. Miller

Give Them Power

An original screenplay. FADE IN: EXT. CITY STREET — DAY LINDY, a 24 year old woman, stumbles along a busy sidewalk, bumping into people and objects. She is wearing all Read More …

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