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Train a Comin’

by N. Ryan Tucker “Train a Comin’” placed first in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. I don’t remember makin’ the devil no damn deal. Musta bargained with him when I was a kid. Can’t call to mind much of them times anyway. I knew it weren’t no…

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Competition Posts

The Five Stages of Grieving My Attention Span

by Megan Okonsky “The Five Stages of Grieving My Attention Span” placed fifth in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. (Bloop.) Denial I blinked at the first bloop. Then I went back to my book. I scheduled one hour of peace at the coffee shop before going back…

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The Roller Coaster at the End of the World

by Jenel Alan “The Roller Coaster at the End of the World” placed fourth in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. I have PhDs in three fields, including biochemistry, so I know the correct dosage to put in his apple juice. To get him away from his parents,…

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See

by Amy Midgett “See” placed third in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. The 757 bucked and shuddered beneath their feet. Hank gripped Elizabeth’s hand and she buried her face in the crook of his neck and shoulder. With his free hand, he cupped the back of her…

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Waiting for the Sun to Go Down

by Jesse Teller “Waiting for the Sun to Go Down” placed second in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. There is a low hum.  A bit of a hiss. Like that first few minutes on vinyl before the song starts. You can hear the song churning out low…

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Train a Comin’

by N. Ryan Tucker “Train a Comin’” placed first in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2024 Fall Fiction Contest. I don’t remember makin’ the devil no damn deal. Musta bargained with him when I was a kid. Can’t call to mind much of them times anyway. I knew it weren’t no…

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Women with their arms around each other supporting one another

The Inclusive Spirit of Mrs. Rodriguez: A Beacon of Unity in Our Community

by Glenn Mulbah Celebrated on March 8 each year, International Women’s Day celebrates women and their contributions to society. In 2024, the International Women’s Day theme is Inspire Inclusion, which represents the importance of encouraging and uplifting women’s diverse perspectives and ideas.  Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently hosted an…

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Yellow stethoscope with a red heart-shaped coil next to it

An Advocate for Inclusion: Fa’atigafua’s Journey in Healthcare 

by Erasi Valusaga Celebrated on March 8 each year, International Women’s Day celebrates women and their contributions to society. In 2024, the International Women’s Day theme is Inspire Inclusion, which represents the importance of encouraging and uplifting women’s diverse perspectives and ideas.  Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently hosted an…

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Leaves floating on water

Dark Water

by Gabe Converse “Dark Water” placed second in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2023 Fall Fiction Contest. The pond behind the old house is full of leaves and scummy water. It hasn’t been touched for months. Louis comes to it sometimes in the early morning, his feet bare and damp and…

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Woman sleeping in bed

Sleeping Beauty

by R.E. Bunch “Sleeping Beauty” placed third in Southern New Hampshire University’s 2023 Fall Fiction Contest. “I’m dying,” She croaked. The sing-song in her voice was strangled out in a hoarse wheeze. “It’s the flu,” The back of my hand rested on her forehead. Her hair was matted to her…

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