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“I can’t believe she told me that.” is a short story illustration for the 2020 October Street Snippets.
“I can’t believe she told me that!”I wonder if that’s what’s going through people’s minds, if that’s what they’re thinking on the rare occasions when I share such things?That’s why I keep them to myself most of the time, these… Continue Reading →
I can’t believe she told me that! That was possibly Alex’s biggest secret, his crush on Lindsay. Now why would Katie tell me that? Is she jealous, happy, confused, I’m not sure, but I’m personally confused. Of all people to… Continue Reading →
What Was Not Said “I can’t believe she told me that!” I stood in bitter silence as I watched the rapport crumble into broken pieces of love, support, understanding, and trust that slipped through my cupped hands like glassy sand…. Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” my mom said to me with tears in her eyes. With a deep breath my mother told me words I will never forget. “Maryanne called me; Madeline passed away last night Gracie.” My… Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” “You weren’t supposed to find out this way.” “I can’t believe that this is real. And you of all people. How could you look me in the face, and not tell me?!” “All… Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” she cried. “Why did she have to say that to me!” I had heard my daughter sobbing quietly in the bathroom. She didn’t tell me anything when I asked, only repeating these few… Continue Reading →
The October Street Snippet was heard by Aurora while walking towards the subway, 8th Avenue at 14th Street. “I can’t believe she told me that!” There it is, the beginning of your story. Is it a mystery? Is it an… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Emma Malia, Grace and Sam for their contributions to 2020 September Street Snippets. (Click their name to read their story.) They will receive a Certificate of Achievement for the contributions. In addition, Nicolas, Liam, Lillian and Maizy will… Continue Reading →
At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this… Although small in stature at just 5 foot 4 inches, she carried herself to be a mighty force capable of anything. She had… Continue Reading →
“At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…”Hands on hipsChest puffed outShe stood tall “At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…”She… Continue Reading →
At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this… with her chin held high and her hands firm against her miniature hips. Her metallic hair fluttered behind her as she kept her… Continue Reading →
“At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…” Suddenly, she jumped up from her seat and posed dramatically, heels planted and back stern liked a soldier, with a face of determination… Continue Reading →
At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this tall and angry. She had enough of the way he had behaved. He had lost his temper for the last time she was… Continue Reading →
“At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this… like this…warrior with a powerful look in her eyes with an unbudging will.” “How would some beginning of a motivational statement help me?”… Continue Reading →
“At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this,” Rosemary threw her chest back and placed her hands on her hips, her face wore a…….she wore a…… What? Come on, think Jane,… Continue Reading →
Let’s get started with this year’s first Street Snippet. Here’s something Aurora and I heard while walking down the street this week: “At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…” Fill… Continue Reading →
“Come on… we’re doing the ‘jay’” “Watch out for that car!” Silence “Damn that was close” exhaled Steve “Isn’t this fun?” exclaimed Andrew “Eh, I don’t know” said Steve, “Kinda boring actually.” “Dude, there’s another car coming.” WHAM!! The screen… Continue Reading →
“Come on… We’re doing the ‘jay’” the girl said as she pulled my arms. My arms stretched out as far as possible while the girl pulled me into a little dance. My bare feet swiveled as I felt them scrape… Continue Reading →
“Come on… we’re doing the ‘jay’.” “I’m tired. Not today.” “C’mon pleeeeeeeease” she pleaded as she gave me her best puppy dog eyes. “Go to sleep. We’ll play tomorrow.” She smiled, held up her pinky, and said “Promise. Wait. No…. Continue Reading →