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KATIE HEMMERLIN: Hands of Time

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I don’t remember the first hands that held me as I entered this world, vulnerable and mewling. I won’t remember the last hands that cling to me as I leave this life, helpless and silent. This is half my story. In the end, I hope they aren’t the same hands.

Katie lives on a farm in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Lately, she and her husband have been embracing the hint of early autumn air and exploring the creative side of writing. In addition to 50-Word Stories, her microfiction was recently featured in Short Beasts Flash Fiction and is forthcoming on 101 Words.

KATIE HEMMERLIN: A Nickel For Your Thoughts

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In a world where each word costs a penny to say, a nickel to write, conversations are short, speeches are quick, but our own thoughts remain long. They haven’t taxed our mind’s voice yet, but when they do, I’m sure they’ll finally succeed.

No more ideas. No originality. Mindless.

$2.50

Katie lives on a farm in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Lately, she and her husband have been trail running on forgotten roads and exploring the creative side of writing. In addition to 50-Word Stories, her microfiction was recently featured in Short Beasts Flash Fiction.

KATIE HEMMERLIN: Conviction of the Convicted

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I crash back onto Earth, a speck of stardust amidst the enormity of the galaxy. I was once “human,” living in tumultuous ignorance with no memories and a fake identity.

I only have one day.

How am I going to convince them that this place isn’t home?

It’s a prison.

Katie lives on a farm in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and loves to play her flute, collect rocks, and spend time with her family, friends, and many animals. Lately, she’s been having fun exploring the creative side of writing.