Short Story Press Presents Blind Girl Meets a Ghost

Blindness never stops a friendship; is not just about a friendship, but also other powerful themes.

• The story centers around a girl named Katherine, 15 years of age
• Recently blind in a car accident which killed her mother
• Now is in the care of her estranged aunt, who is hiding secrets
• Katherine tries her best to make a relationship with Morgan, only it is clear that the woman is hiding secrets
• Starting school, Katherine finds it difficult to make friends, feeling everyone is avoiding her due to her disability
• During her first day, at lunch, Katherine wanders into the courtyard where she meets a boy named Bradley, he is distant but talkative, glad to finally have a friend, also feeling outcasted by the school
• Upon talking about Bradley, Morgan and other adults in the school act strangely regarding the subject
• One day at lunch, Bradley confides in Katherine that he is gay which is why he is an outcast
• Katherine is being asked multiple questions by teachers regarding her having lunch out in the courtyard.
• One day, Bradley finally admits a dark secret, forcing Katherine to run away, only into the hands of the school’s office.
• Wanting to flush out secrets, Katherine and her aunt finally confront Bradley and admit the truth in a heartfelt scene

Each section is a riveting experience building up to an on-edge confrontation. It’s up to you to picture the events. Blind Girl Meets a Ghost will not be a disappointing listen.

About the Author

Marielle Sabbag is a recent graduate from Endicott College. There she majored in English: creative writing. Growing up in Massachusetts, Marielle never wasted a rainy day. Writing has been her greatest passion since the age of 11.

Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.