Short Story Contest: Finalist #1

They're up, folks! That's right, the finalist and honorable mention stories from our high school student short story contest are now up on the Gaithersburg Book Festival website. We'll be featuring two stories on the blog each week leading up to the festival. And at the festival, the students will be reading their work and we'll announce the winners. So without further ado...

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Last Exit by John H. Baker
Seneca Valley High School - Montgomery County, Maryland

“When I left my parents' house for good, I took five things with me,” Donnie began to say. He was sitting in the back seat with Jason, “First…”

“Donnie?” Frank said from the passenger’s seat. Frank had his eyes closed and was trying to sleep.

“Yeah?”

“Nobody gives a damn.”

“What?”

“About your story, Donnie. Please, just…stop talking. We have a long drive ahead of us and I’d really like to get some sleep right now..."

Read the full story.