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A woman “of a certan age” appreciates the attention she attracts In “Drive By”
A child’s love for a barnyard animal sparks a healing moment for mother and daughter in “Goat Drabble.”
A frazzled Mom slips away for a breather in “And the Mom Ran Away With the Moon”Buy Ebook / Buy Audio
A woman decides whether this shall be the “Last Supper” she prepares for her beloved


More Short stories to read for free online!

These short stories by J. R. Nichols were featued in The Writing Shorts Newsletter, which was published monthly until March of 2022 and is currently on hiatus.

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General Interest Articles

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LIVE Writing Sprints!

Read the finished sprints, or watch them typed, LIVE! Also includes links to hear the pieces read on air, when applicable.
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Other “Studio Musings”

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