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36 Exposures by James Collier (1998)
Each picture captures a moment of time forever. But without context, can those images mean anything?
A Stray Dog in Spain by Peter Meyerson (1998)
History happens to other people. Memories happen to us. The difference can drive us mad.
A War In the Sand by Daniel K. Appelquist (1991)
A trip into a world of sand, of fire... of fear.
Amanuensis by Armand Gloriosa (1999)
Often, one life can't begin until another one ends.
Amateur Night by Marcus Eubanks (1999)
For some, even the most remarkable of nights is just another night.
Apple-Scented Dream by Larry Lynch (1997)
Blood defines family--but not always in the way you think.
At the Dead Mother's Bend by Mark Steven Long (1996)
Some say certain moments define our lives... and perhaps it's our lives which define the moments.
Baby Girl by William Routhier (1999)
How can you even begin to describe the ways a parent affects a child's life?
Black Light by Todd Brendan Fahey (1995)
Desperate acts often stem from impossible circumstances, but sometimes it's difficult to understand how desperate the everyday can be.
Christmas Carol by Edward Ashton (1997)
Sure, people get depressed during the holidays. But maybe, for some, it's their own damned fault.
Cinderblock by Marcus Eubanks (1999)
The role of a doctor is to save a patient's life. Even if that struggle is futile.
Closed Circuit by Peter Meyerson (1997)
No matter how many years go by, the relationships between family members are a constantly changing equation.
Come With Me by Duane Simolke (1996)
What one person sees as a cross to bear, another can see as a tremendous gift.
Dust by Christopher Hunt (1995)
In the war against brutality, pain, and hopelessness, feelings can be your greatest enemy -- or your most powerful ally.
Eire by Joseph W. Flood (1996)
One might be able to depend upon the kindness of strangers, but it's altogether different to depend upon their devotion.
Facing Myself in the Dark by Carla Brumble (1996)
Teachers can open young minds to new ideas.
That's what makes being one a dangerous proposition.
Gidding by Michael Sato (1998)
Communication requires effort, patience, and honesty--but not necessarily words.
Half-Moons and Sunfish by John Reoli, Jr. (1992)
Two boys, one white, one black, go fishing. Sometimes it's really that simple.
Her Mother's Arms by Stephen Lawrence (1997)
"It familiarizes the heart to a kind of necessary inhumanity."
--William Hunter
How to Roll a Perfect Cigarette by Jeffrey Osier (1994)
Practice, they say, makes perfect. Or does it?
Innocent Bystander by Mark Smith (1993)
When researchers get too close to their work, they risk losing their objectivity. But as one sociologist discovers, there's no such thing as an "outside observer"...
Iowa Basketball by Michelle Rogge Gannon (1996)
We'd all like to picture a good death for ourselves. But few of us get to choose the way we go into that good night.
Jane by Peter Meyerson (1998)
When you hear a story, don't just concentrate on what's being said--be sure to notice who's saying it.
Just a Little Y2K Problem by Vincent Miskell (1999)
Of course chaos can be your enemy. But sometimes it can be your ally.
Missionary by Gary Percesepe (1997)
"So they drew near to the village to which they were going.
He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying,
'Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.' "
--Luke 24:28-29
Motherless Child by Eric Skjei (1994)
When things are tough, we're supposed to persevere--it builds character. But there comes a point when it's best to cut your losses.
Mr. McKenna is Dying by Marcus Eubanks (1994)
The slice of time that is one person's ordinary day can just as easily contain the momentous or the tragic.
Nothing, Not a Thing by Sung J. Woo (1995)
Some people have their lives mapped out to the last detail; others take opportunities as they present themselves. So what happens if there are no opportunities?
Ox-Plum Road by Hollis Drew (1998)
We search for meaning in lifeÕs events; sometimes that search is fruitless.
Paddlefish Sky by Hollis Drew (1997)
Those who know the most about the people of the River aren't the ones who pilot the boats.
Piggy In The Middle by Stephen Kingston (1994)
Justice and revenge are relatively universal concepts -- their forms only vary with one's relatives.
Porcelian Morning by Martin Zurla (1994)
Not all go gently into that good night.
Prospero's Rock by Brian Quinn (1999)
Classical drama is played out on the stage. It also happens in real life.
Rules for Breathing by Alison Sloane Gaylin (1999)
Some things never get easy, no matter how many times they happen.
Shooting Stars by Hollis Drew (1996)
In the shadow of threats both obvious and unknown,
Stuart and Cody Ray have only each other.
Skin the Color of Blood by M. Stanley Bubien (1995)
Just as humanity seems driven by greed, it also seems driven to demand an eye for an eye, blood for blood, and a wrong for a wrong.
Slime by Mark Smith (1993)
Small Miracles are Better Than None by Peter Meyerson (1997)
The definition of "parent" may be a little more flexible than you think.
Sooner or Later by Eric Skjei (1993)
At some point, we all walk into and out of another's life: sometimes with a ceremony, sometimes without even a nod. But what defines our path: its beginning or its end?
Sue and Frank by Mark Smith (1993)
Some people keep on smiling, even as their dreams are shattered. Other people never quite pick up the pieces. Finding your way between those two extremes might be the toughest choice of all.
Sweet Peppers by Aviott John (1993)
The Burdens of Love by Chris Kmotorka (1993)
Some people prop themselves on a moral high ground, passing judgment until the Lord elects to contradict them. Other people, well... they do what they gotta do.
The Door Behind It by Michael Sato (1999)
He deserves the best care possible. But what that means depends on your perspective.
The Funeral Party by Connie Baron (1995)
Adolescence is a process few would care to repeat: a time in which we must define ourselves, a road we must travel alone.
The Gray Day by D. Richards (1998)
If a life is lived with nobody watching, will anyone notice when it ends?
The Hard Edge of Things by Mark Smith (1996)
Going home or leaving home -- sometimes there's no difference.
The Rock by Edward Ashton (1995)
In the story of the tortoise and the hare, you really don't notice when the tortoise goes into the lead for good. But sometimes in life, that moment can be locked in your memory forever.
The Sculptor by Andrea Payne (1991)
The Skin Trade by James Collier (1999)
Even those who understand the illusion can still be seduced by its appeal.
The Spirits We Know by William Trapman (1995)
Everyone has their personal demons, whether they begin life among snow-capped mountains in the American west, the green hills and fields of Ireland, or anywhere in between.
The Worse Part by Neal Gordon (1998)
When does a relationship cross the line from being in trouble to being over?
These Are from New Year's Eve by Craig Boyko (1999)
Why do we sometimes save memories of things we don't really want to remember?
This Lighted Dark by Chris Kmotorka (1994)
Time To Spare by Adrian Beck (1993)
Having friends you've known since childhood can be mind-bending. Nobody can hide from all the stupid things we all did as kids. And now, even after all this time, they probably know you better than you know yourself.
To Comprehend The Nectar by Louie Crew (1992)
Twenty-One by Wendy J. Cholbi (1996)
Most people play solitaire with cards. For others, it's not just a game -- it's a state of mind.
Understanding Green by David Appell (1997)
"All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without benefit of experience."
--Henry Miller
Waiting For Waves by William Trapman (1996)
Does art really imitate life, or are we attracted to art that is destined to reflect our lives?
Was by Ken Zuroski (1992)
What Millie Would Choose by Alison Sloane Gaylin (1999)
She chose fame for herself and child. But someone important didn't get a choice.
When Something Goes by Neal Gordon (1996)
People always talk about family being important. When a part of it goes away, you realize what that really means.
Widow by Armand Gloriosa (1998)
Love manifests in many forms. Even ones that hurt.
Wine And Cheese by Robert Hurvitz (1994)
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