Seven Story Publishing
These are all works produced by the Seven Story Publishing staff.
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After the positive pregnancy test, I became something ancient—maternal with my nesting habits and my constant hunger. I watched the body I occupied grow and change, a ship of Theseus rended from flesh. Joy and anticipation replaced desire and pride. The horrible things pregnancy wrought on my body—hyperemesis, preeclampsia—were signs of something greater, a life…
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The universe usually seemed to work in opposition to people’s plans; was he now doomed to fall in love then get divorced then spend his twilight years looking at smiling pictures that now only made him frown?
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The sound of thunder woke young Bergemo Grey in the middle of the night. He opened his eyes with a methodical nature that’d give a hardened war veteran a run for his money. He sat up with an even more methodical nature as the sound of rain pattered against his window and the flashes of…
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Wolves are the most loyal creatures to have by your side. They will fight tooth and nail to ensure your survival as their leader. . .so long as you’re their leader.
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The narrative details an individual’s struggle with waking up and confronting the realities of life, transitioning from darkness into consciousness. It explores themes of isolation, identity, and the mundane aspects of daily routines, ultimately highlighting a sense of weariness. The morning unfolds with rituals, illuminating the contrast between inner thoughts and external appearances.
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The protagonist, confined in darkness, engages a visitor seeking a unique experience rather than a typical story. They explore the concept of world-building, revealing limitations set by the creator’s understanding and perception. The narrative emphasizes the futility of human arrogance against the universe’s indifference and warns of inevitable failure in creating autonomous realities.
