A writer, hitting rock bottom, finds kinship with a homeless man named Tom that people feared. Through his own journey trying to find out why he writes, he learns the truth about Tom and the river, helping him realize why he chose to write stories.
Vote for this Short Story
Voting Status
Countdown to 500
480
votes remaining
- 50 Votes – Qualified for Contest / Manuscript Review
- 200 Votes – Eligibility for a reader newsletter feature
- 500 Votes – Eligibility for a double royalty
*More than 25 votes are not needed, but are encouraged, and will earn you additional benefits