Jul 25 - Aug 4, 2024
Vol. 25, No. 22
How much of a story can be told in just 55 words? That really depends on who you are, and the stories published in this issue tell as much of a story as is possible in that limited number of words. The authors were able express emotion, characters, and a storyline in these tiny tales—weaving travesties, triumphs, and trials with their allotted space: a 55-word story with no more than a seven-word title. We received submissions all year long from all over the world for our annual short story contest. You’ll find the judges’ favorites inside this issue [6].
This week, you can also read about Santa Maria’s next steps to tackle homelessness [4]; the hilarious tale of cabbage theft and so much more told by the Melodrama [22]; and Boba Grande in Orcutt [25].
