This weekly magazine highlights a small selection of short stories posted to The Ink Well community that stood out and were awarded a Curie vote.
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The following are some of our top curated stories from May 30 - June 5, 2021.
Featured Author: 
The Elevator
With each passing second, the voice grew louder and I could soon make out shuffling movements at one of the office doors in the distance. A twisted shadow pushed itself outside and began moving in our direction. -
This story was riveting,
Featured Author: 
Edna Grossbart Lives
And along with that transplant, Edna had found herself in the strange position of wanting, desiring, lusting after bizarre and archaic traditions of the old world, of the old races. -
Perhaps your title is a bit ironic? Does Edna Grossbart live, or is the composite Edna Grossbart someone else completely? You try your hand at science fiction,and you do so deftly. This is not merely an excursion into what might be at a future time, with advanced technology. This is an inquiry into the essence of an individual. -
Featured Author: 
The Rosary
Image source: Myriams Fotos on Pixabaay
The Cross of Forgiveness was rarely visited by anyone, except by those praying for penitent souls, whose tombs had been lost, their bodies never buried, or their deaths had been too unholy to deserve resting on holy ground. -
I love the story. This line really gets the reader's attention, and explains Nan's willingness to become involved in the affair of a dead woman: she felt like stabbing herself in the eyes. She could only imagine how much more dreadful it must feel not to be able to rest for eternity. The relationship between Louisa and Nan is wonderfully drawn. The scene where Nan gives the dead woman a simple headstone is perfect.
Featured Author: 
The Beast Unleashed
Image source: Viergacht on Pixabay
The village is in chaos, as my family and I are on the run, people are being killed by the Karkian followers. It wasn't too long before they ambushed my hideout, I secretly gave my wife the weapon, so she ran with my children, as I faced the attackers. -
This is a well-developed story. Character development is excellent. We understand the scene, the conflict, and motivation. Finally, the resolution is satisfying.
The story is engaging and is told in the voice of a myth-maker. -
Featured Author: 
No Goodbyes
Image source: Juan Encalada on Pixabay
This year, I swore never to be a listener anymore, but to be the storyteller. So I doubled my reading, upped my game, and aced all tests. And the University had no choice but to offer me admission. -
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Featured Author: 
First and Last Hug
Image source: Unsplash
Bert knows that this is not the way to go in Kesha's house. He can't tell but he suddenly feels uneasy. He feels sorry for Kesha because Bert knows this way is going to the cemetery. He feels sad for her because he knows that only her mother is her family. -@mrnightmare.net
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