"Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are." -Mason Cooley

This episode on Words from Friends, we're featuring two spellbinding stories which deal with the theme of new beginnings. Follow along as we join these dynamic characters as they face the prospect of a new reality.

For more information on the writers featured here, to submit your own short stories, or just to have a look around, visit our website ⁠https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home⁠

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"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." -Richard Steele

This week, our episode features two stories involving contrast; will opposites attract or will there be fireworks as worlds collide?

For more information on the writers featured, to submit your own short stories, or to just have a look around, visit our website https://rosewaterpods.wixsite.com/home

Both stories originally published on Reedsy's weekly story contest. For more information, visit https://blog.reedsy.com/

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