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by Liam Llewellyn Ashley was born into a Catholic household. As a Catholic, she learned about Original Sin. “We are born sinful creatures and must always seek God’s forgiveness.” “Why?” Ashley asked. “Because Man killed Jesus.” This made sense to Ashley. She learned not to take the lord’s name in vain. “God, I hate school—” … Continue reading Social media fiction: “What’s the Difference?” →

by Liam Llewellyn When Alex was four years old, she knew she was a boy. She made this known to her parents. Her parents waited to see if this were just a phase. But by five, Alex had not changed her mind. They started referring to Alex as “he” and “him.” Then they consulted a doctor … Continue reading Social media fiction: “Worth It?” →

by Liam Llewellyn Alice went to a movie with her best friends. It was the premiere of a rom-com starring Alice’s favorite actor, Julia Jones. Before the movie, Alice went to the bathroom. After opening the stall door, she found a pipe bomb with a timer ticking away. She pulled the fire alarm and the … Continue reading Social media fiction: “Time Bomb” →

by Liam Llewellyn A shut Schindler’s List. “I don’t like this book,” A said. “Why?” B asked. “It talks about Nazis.” “OK, so stop reading it.” “Yeah but I don’t want other people reading it and being influenced by it.” “You’re right. Maybe we should contact the publisher and have it withdrawn, taken off online … Continue reading Social media fiction: “Renewal” →