story: “Light as a Feather” author: Karen Shepard year: 2017 where: Abu Dhabi note: First weekend back from the USA a line: “Their story bored her. Their infertility bored her. It was the same as a million other people's, some of whom she'd met in waiting rooms, all eying each other, as if there were only … Continue reading 300 short stories: story 270
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300 short stories: story 269
story: “Jerks” author: Karen Shepard year: 2017 where: Abu Dhabi note: First weekend back from the USA a line: “The man I love now wants to know if I've ever gone out with someone as smart as I am.” theme(s): Relationships, men and women, love, sex
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story: “Kiss Me Someone” author: Karen Shepard year: 2017 where: Dubai note: The title story. a line: “Of all her exes, and the number is legion, this one was the most extreme in all regards.” theme(s): Fidelity, compassion, aimlessness, marriage
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story: “Girls Only” author: Karen Shepard year: 2017 where: Dubai note: I'm usually not into bridal stories, but this is the non-bridal bridal story. a line: “And Cleo, surprising herself, said because that's what girls do. They do stupid and hurtful things until they figure out not to. And his expression was filled with the kindness … Continue reading 300 short stories: story 249
300 short stories: story 248
story: “Don't Know Where, Don't Know When” author: Karen Shepard year: 2017 where: Car from Dubai note: 9/11 story a line: “She simultaneously believes herself to be in no way enviable and the most interesting person in the room.” theme(s): Adultery, grief, tragedy
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