"Best Friends Seriously Forever" by Elizabeth Crane

"Sleeping" by Katherine Weber

A babysitter never sees the baby she is sitting for, and eventually learns there is more behind closed doors than she expected. "Sleeping" has recently been produced as a short film. Katherine has been widely published in The New Yorker and elsewhere.

"Trout Stream Families" by Scott Carrier

Family truths seep out as the story unfolds, or rather, just begins. Scott Carrier is the author of the collection of non-fiction essays RUNNING AFTER ANTELOPE. Scott's work has been featured over the years on NPR News programs and THIS AMERICAN LIFE.

"The Voices in My Head" by Jack Handey

Jack Handey struggles with whether or not to listen to the voices in his head. Jack says he got the idea for this story when the voices told him to write it. It's included in his most recent book WHAT I'D SAY TO THE MARTIANS AND OTHER VEILED THREATS.

"Tommy" by Kelly Ruth Winter

At five years old they were engaged to be married, on the school bus he gives her a leather trinket, but despite their love, their lives take different paths. Kelly's story is true. "Tommy" was originally published in BREVITY.

"Best Friends Seriously Forever" by Elizabeth Crane

A teenage girl rescues her friend from an alligator and this story examines their friendship as they grow up. Elizabeth is the author of three short story collections, most recently YOU MUST BE THIS HAPPY TO ENTER.