I entered a writing contest sponsored by Aryn Kyle and Alison Espach, via Alison’s “Other Things” blog: 25 words about an elementary school crush. I am pleased to say my story was a finalist (out of how many entrants, I have no idea). Check it out:
He asked me not to tell anyone his middle name: Vernon.
A secret too good to keep — my best friend told EVERYONE.
He dumped me.By Jennifer Harlan