Type of Story: Historical Fiction

Two children, who are forced to deal with the start of World War II and its struggles and loss of life consistency, seek a finer meaning of life and how to continue love. Despite both these sudden massive changes, they eventually recognize their mother's dete...

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Estranged brothers confront their mother's grave, unearthing buried resentments and dark secrets.

2. What genres would you say this story is in?

Crime genre

3. How would you describe this s...

Performed by Val Cole

Perfromed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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An unnamed and unidentified narrator talks to a young man about the Dump Lands, where they work as a shoveler. "The Big Guys" eat what they like, they dump it without care, and leave the mess to be cleaned up by t...

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1. What is your short story about?

How political discourse has gotten in the way of relationships and how to cope with this through love and compromise.

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Political.

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After a brutal assault by his classmates, a bullied and marginalized gay indigenous adolescent in Ecuador embarks on a spiritual journey where he discovers his inner warrior-shaman.

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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A female teenager's blossoming sexuality in the hood.

2. What genre(s) would you say this story is in?
Young Adult Drama

3. How would you describe this story in two words?

Urban Sexuality.

4. What movie ha...

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An inexperienced team of thieves attempts a heist only to be double-crossed by one of their own.

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

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“Luz and Corazón” is about the transformative power of genuine love between Luz, an unwanted girl, and Corazón, her little dog, a love which carries Luz safely through a near death experience.

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Performed by Val Cole

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King Harold is insufferable. His bad behavior is poisoning his universe. This goes on until one day, the Angel of Death decides that he has to have a word with the king. My daughter summarized it best: "It's a...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

A lonely soul gazes at the moon, imagining her blood painting a heart in the sky to call her destined soulmate. As she dreams of a golden path leading him to her, she yearns to become one with the stars, leaving behind the pain of heartbreak for a future filled with love an...

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Genre: Drama

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I recently watched the William Holden film Network for the first time and I started googling the actor’s life. Although I’m a fan, I did not know about his tragic death from a fall while intoxicated in November, ...