Short Stories

People in the Shop

Jordan: painter. 60 years old. Started painting when they were four years old. Didn't like it at first, but developed a love for it at age 16 before picking it up again. Sold a few paintings at flea markets, but for little money

Taylor: dancer. 18 years old. Started dance lessons at 14. Initially had two left feet until age 17, when she picked up her own groove. Now dances on the streets once in a while. Doesn't make a lot. Still has yet to be discovered

Charlie: actor. 26 years old. Started acting at 14 in high school productions, but didn't make it far past that. Now only performs at community theaters. Teaches classes after school at their old high school, but never gets paid.

Danny: writer. 21 years old. Writes novels, but stuck on most recent novel. Published two or three works, but none sold too well. Partner left, realizing that Danny would never make it as anything other than a washed-out writer.

Casey: singer. 43 years old. Started singing at six years old. has voice of an angel. Can also play piano and guitar. Has attempted to start writing their own music, but has not been able to write anything good enough, in their mind. Has partner and two children. Partner works full-time to be able to accommodate for Casey's dream.