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Sugar Crash

Jay defies his sister’s warnings and indulges in Halloween candy, only to face an unexpected confrontation that tests his resolve. The scene blends humor, vulnerability, and sensory detail as innocence collides with harsh reality.

Posted byJay OwensJuly 25, 2025August 4, 2025Posted inReflectionTags:candy, Halloween, literary nonfiction, memory, nostalgia, shadow, traumaLeave a comment on Sugar Crash

Frozen Memories

It was a crispy 20° at 5am this morning. I work overnights at a local restaurant and my duties include picking up trash from the lot. It only takes ten to fifteen minutes, but in this blistering cold weather it can feel much longer. Well not to me at least. I was born in andContinueContinue reading “Frozen Memories”

Posted byJay OwensDecember 6, 2024Posted inReflectionTags:Chicago, cold weather, memories, nostalgia, snow, warm memories, winter1 Comment on Frozen Memories
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