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‘Our Eyes Couldn’t Stop Opening’ by Megan Abbott

Our Eyes Couldn’t Stop Opening by Megan Abbott, 2007 Continue reading →

October 18, 2024August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, Akashic Books, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Detroit, fiction, Grosse Pointe, Megan Abbott, Michigan, noir, Our Eyes Couldn't Stop Opening, short stories Leave a comment

‘Today We Hit’ by Megan Abbott

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October 17, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Megan Abbott, New York, New York City, noir, short stories, Today We Hit Leave a comment

‘It’s Like A Whisper’ by Megan Abbott

It’s Like A Whisper by Megan Abbott, 2009 Continue reading →

October 16, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Arizona, criticism, fiction, Hogan's Heroes, It's Like A Whisper, Megan Abbott, noir, Phoenix, short stories Leave a comment

‘Hollywood Lanes’ by Megan Abbott

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October 14, 2024August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, bowling, criticism, fiction, Hollywood Lanes, Megan Abbott, New York, New York City, noir, Queens, short stories Leave a comment
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