By L.H. Davis
Emma Anderson reflected on how far she’d come.
She’d been on the other end of this interaction seemingly not long ago: an ambitious, bright-eyed girl who naively believed university had equipped her for the real world.
Sixteen rejections before Covington and Associates hired her. Then, her first six months entailed picking up coffee and Mr. Covington’s suits.
“…which is why I want to work for Anderson and Associates,” the applicant concluded.
No more than twenty, the candidate’s bright eyes twinkled with ambition—the same ambition she’d once had. She earmarked the application.
Emma Anderson wondered how much time she had left.
Darkly perceptive. Well done.
Nicely written. Insightful.
There is a great deal happening in this small piece. Well done.
Thank you, Zary! I appreciate it
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Flowing, lyrical writing with an embedded lesson. Wonderful!
This is really good, I love it!
1,000 word story, crafted into 101 words. Keep writing, L.H. Davis.
Excellent story. Well crafted.