It’s time for us to say, farewell!

...I mean...really, what do we say? From water color d**k art, to original music!? Simply, amazing. We have been continuously W O W E D through this experience and have witnessed how powerful it is when artists support artists, and it’s truly been a magical f**king blast. To feel like you’re in a perpetual state of falling in love is a pretty amazing thing to have experienced and that’s what this project has been for us–falling in love with all of you artists over and over and over. And we will thank you, forever, for letting us be a part of that!

Do we continue this project sans pod? We aren’t sure what that would look like, but we do know that not getting to live in this space will ache our lil’ artist hearts........sooo, who knows? We’re certainly not against evolving into something new... 

To all of the publishers and of course, our gorgeous Lil’ Shorty writers, you are such an inspiration! Please, NEVER, EVER stop giving us a reason to MAKE ART!

We are SO grateful to each and every one of you for supporting this project, WE LOVE YOU, & farewell, for now!

Xoxo, Jori&Bethers

P.S. Bethers has left a handful of short stories for you to read as a lil’ parting gift, which you can find here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, “Her Own Bear Now,” by Alyson Mosquera Dutemple.

LET US ART!

Xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: “Her Own Bear Now,” by Alyson Mosquera Dutemple.

Learn more about Alyson here: @swellspoken

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

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For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, “The Mime-Artist Is A Little Drunk But That's Okay,” by Jonathan Cardew.

J'aime l'art! 

Xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: “The Mime-Artist Is A Little Drunk But That's Okay”

Learn more about Jonathan here: @cardewjcardew

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: "Her Own Bear Now," by Alyson Mosquera Dutemple. – Episode out December 20th!

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

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...When they read, “Sister Godzilla,” by Louise Erdrich.

LET. US. ART!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: “Sister Godzilla,” by Louise Erdrich.

(Note: this week’s short story is featured in The Atlantic which provides readers up to five free articles per month)

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: “The Mime-Artist Is A Little Drunk But That’s Okay,” by Jonathan Cardew. – Out November 22nd!

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

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This week we feature, “Vicky,” by A.A. de Levine.

SO much to get inspired by–send us YOUR art, we'd LOVE to see it!

Xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: “Vicky,” by A.A. de Levine. 

Learn more about A.A. here: @soalexgoes

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: “Sister Godzilla,” by Louise Erdrich – Episode out November 8th!

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

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...When they read, "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe.

Time to get spooky, scary, & ART ART ART!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe.

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: "Vicky," by A.A. de Levine.

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

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For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, “Suddenly,” by J.B. Stone.

SO excited to see what ART this episode inspires!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: “Suddenly,” by J.B. Stone.

Learn more about J.B. here: @JB_StoneTruth

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe.

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

Follow the installation here: Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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...When they read, "Romance with a Double Bass," by Anton Chekhov.

I mean, how often do you have a reason to draw naked people? ...Bring. It. On!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "Romance with a Double Bass"

Read ahead! Our next short story is here: "Suddenly," by J.B. Stone.

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com or just tag us @artoftheshort!

Follow the installation here: Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter, to see all our collective art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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We can’t wait to get this mutha’ f***in’ party started! 

For more information, go check out our Season 2 Trailer!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story

links!

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It's Jori & Bethers here to tell you, THAT'S A WRAP on Season One of Art of the Short! Come listen to our wrap announcement for more information, special shout–outs, and favorite moments of the show!

Oh! And what a perfect time to catch up on episodes...and perhaps make a lil' art over the break – we'd LOVE to see it!

Now, ART YOUR HEARTS OUT!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week Jori reads you a story, where pastor’s prayers and rigorous discipline can’t rid a girl of her ‘perversions’– a sexual awakening that will leave you wondering, how does one punish the unpunishable?

This week we feature, "Teethings," by Deena Lilygren.

Come ART with us!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

P.S. Our season finale announcement will be out TUESDAY!

Read along with us here: "Teethings," by Deena Lilygren.

Learn more about Deena here: @dlilygrenade

Lilygren organizes her college’s Lunch Box food program, which fights food insecurities for students and operates on the basis of donations.

If you’re interested in donating go here: dlilygren0001@kctcs.edu

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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On this episode of Art of the Short Lil’ Shorty: Bethers reads you a story, where dating apps & appetizers fuel the night! And the sweet, sweet sound of a text chime = HOPE for LOVE...and CAUTION for D**K PICS.

This week we feature, "This Is How You Fail To Ghost Him," by Victoria McCurdy.

Now let's ART!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: "This Is How You Fail To Ghost Him," by Victoria McCurdy.

(It's been brought to our attention that this link doesn't appear on all devices. If this is you, go through here: Art of the Short story links!)

Learn more about Victoria here: @iamvmccurdy

Read next week's short story here: "Teethings," by Deena Lilygren.

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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On this episode of Art of the Short Lil’ Shorty: Jori reads you a story, where a self–proclaimed “old man,” journeys solo to the beautiful Yosemite national park and stumbles upon some ‘wild’ behavior from the local townsfolk. A stone’s throw away from the majestic sites–this “old man” may have just reached his final destination… 

This week we feature, "Bear," by Shayne Terry.

Read Shayne’s story with us and ART, ART, ART!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: "Bear," by Shayne Terry.

Learn more about Shayne here: Shayneterry.com

Read next week's short story here: "This Is How You Fail To Ghost Him," by Victoria McCurdy.

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Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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On this episode of Art of the Short Lil’ Shorty: Bethers reads you a story, where a mead drinking mad-man grapples with his past as he tries desperately to fill a colossal hole, left by a colossal man. 

This week we feature, "Son of Paul Bunyan," by Robert James Russell.

Come and ART ART ART with us!

xoxo Jori & Bethers

Read along with us here: "Son of Paul Bunyan," by Robert James Russell

Learn more about Robert here: robertjamesrussell.com or @robhollywood

Read next week's short story here: “Bear,” by Shayne Terry

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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xoxo Jori & Bethers

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "When the Lights Came Up," by David Drury.

Now, let’s ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "When the Lights Came Up," by David Drury.

Learn more about David here: daviddruryauthor.com

Read next week's short story here: "Son of Paul Bunyan," by Robert James Russell.

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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...When they read, "Beyond Lies the Wub," by Philip K. Dick.

Bring on the WUB art!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "Beyond Lies the Wub," by Philip K. Dick.

Read next week's short story here: "When the Lights Came Up," by David Drury.

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "A Matter of Survival," by Stephanie Yu.

We'd LOVE, LOVE, LOVE for you to make some ART with us!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "A Matter of Survival," by Stephanie Yu.

Learn more about Stephanie here: @Stfu_Stephanie

Read next week's short story here: "Beyond Lies the Wub," by Philip Kindred Dick

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read next week's short story here: "A Matter of Survival" by Stephanie Yu

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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...When they read, "Strawberry Spring," by Stephen King.

Make some horror-ble art with us–we'd LOVE to see it!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "Strawberry Spring" by Stephen King

(It's been brought to our attention that not all devices will show a link to "Strawberry Spring." If that's you, try to access it from here: Art of the Short story links! SO sorry for the inconvenience! xoJ&B)

Read the next short story here: "A Matter of Survival" by Stephanie Yu

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "Escalator," by Dan Sanders.

We loved making art for this story–can't wait to see what YOU make!

Oh! And it's Dan's birthday today–HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: "Escalator," by Dan Sanders

Learn more about Dan here: Dan Sanders

Read next week's short story here: "Strawberry Spring," by Stephen King

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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We’d love to see what YOU think of this short story!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

(Note: this weeks short story is featured in The New Yorker which provides up to four free articles per month)

Read next week's short story here: Escalator by Dan Sanders

Learn how to send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read next week's short story here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy," by Cheryl Pappas. 

ART your heart out!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy

Learn more about Cheryl here: Cheryl Pappas

Read next week's short story here: The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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Pleeeease, go read this story and help us understand–what in the world–is going on! …AND of course, let’s ART about it!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: “A Bruise the Size and Shape of a Door Handle,” by Daisy Johnson

Read next week's story here: “Room No. 5, Albergo Dolce Vita, Florence, Italy,” by Cheryl Pappas

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com

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Oh! And Jori def performs a male orgasm, so Bethers’ Mom, you might want to skip this one! …the things we do for art.

This week we feature, "Husky Park," by T.J. Larkey.

Can't wait to see your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Husky Park

Learn more about T.J. here: @tjlarkey

Read next week's short story here: A Bruise the Size and Shape of a Door Handle by Daisy Johnson

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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Can you separate the artist from the art…? Let us know YOUR thoughts?

…and of course, let’s make some ART! 

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl

Listen to the story here: Royal Jelly Audio

Read next week's short story here: Husky Park by T.J. Larkey

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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xoxo Jori&Bethers

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "K-Hole/Anaconda," by Wilhelm Sitz.

We'd LOVE to know your perspective on this short story, so read along with us and let's make some ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: K-Hole/Anaconda

Learn more about Wilhelm here: @lifeinsitcoms

Read next week's short story here: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl

Listen to next week's short story here: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl Audio

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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We loved this story and can't wait to see what you think through your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: The Fruit of My Woman by Han Kang

Read next week's short story here: K-Hole/Anaconda by Wilhelm Sitz

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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This week we feature, "The Comedian," by Yoko Morgenstern.

We wanna see what you think about this story more than you could ever imagine, so send us your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: The Comedian

More of Yoko Morgenstern here: @yokomorgenstern

Read next week's short story here: The Fruit of My Woman by Han Kang

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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Let's read and make a lil' ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read along with us here: Everyone Talks by Lee Child

Listen to Jack Reacher album by Naked Blue & Lee Child here: Just the Clothes on My Back

Read next week's short story here: The Comedian by Yoko Morgenstern

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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In the meantime, a lil' treat for those of you loving the dive into our psyches–enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

Read next week's short story here: Everyone Talks by Lee Child

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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On this episode of Art of the Short Lil' Shorty, Jori and Bethers read to you a story about eggs. Or rather, a human birthing an egg. AND the emotionally complex experience of pregnancy.

This week we feature, “Hatchling,” by Lucy Zhang.

Read along with us here: Hatchling

More of Lucy Zhang here: @Dango_Ramen

Read next week's short story here: Everyone Talks by Lee Child

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook to see all our collective weekly art!

Let's read! AND LET'S ART!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

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Join the holiday cheer, as Bethers teaches Jori Russian propaganda, Jori sex-plains sexual consent, and both hosts gasp over money boners! …a typical holiday special!

LET'S MAKE SOME ART!

Read along with us here: A Christmas Tree and a Wedding by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Wanna' know more about the Yolka? Go here: Yolka, Yolka, Yolka!

Read next week's short story here: Hatchling by Lucy Zhang

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

We're so excited to hear YOUR thoughts on this short story through your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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This week we feature, "The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis," by Kate Tooley.

Read along with us here: The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

More of Kate here: Kate Tooley

Read next week's story here: A Christmas Tree and a Wedding by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, to see all our collective weekly art!

We're so excited to hear YOUR thoughts on this short story through your ART!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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Come read with us and get your ART on!

Read along with us here: The Daughters of the Moon by Italo Calvino

(Note: The Daughters of the Moon is featured in The New Yorker which provides readers up to four free articles per month)

Listen here: A dramatic reading of The Daughters of the Moon

Read next week’s short story here: The Sapir–Whorf Hypothesis by Kate Tooley

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

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What do YOU think of this short story?

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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Has Jori ever eaten discarded food off a stranger’s plate?

Does Bethers use fake social accounts to stock & troll...? 

Find out on this surprise episode of, “Get To Know You/Us!” – a speed round!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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What’s a Lil’ Shorty?

Our Lil’ Shorty episodes feature the not so known storytellers, where Jori and Bethers read a short story written by YOU! …and of course we’ll make art of our interpretations! 

This week we feature, “Country Lanes,” by Nick Rossi.

Read along with us here: Country Lanes

More of Nick Rossi here: @norestnick

Read next week’s short story here: The Daughters of the Moon by Italo Calvino

(Note: "The Daughters of the Moon," is featured in The New Yorker which provides readers up to four free articles per month) 

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com 

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook to see all our collective weekly art!

Now, let’s make some F***ing art!

Xoxo Jori&Bethers

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

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Yes, that’s why we’re arses… AND we learn a lot too!

Now, read with us and make some damn art!

Read along with us here: Impatient Griselda

(Note: this week's short story is featured in the New York Times which provides readers up to 20 free articles per month)

Read next week's Lil' Shorty Episode here: Country Lanes by Nick Rossi

Send us your art here: Artoftheshort.com

Follow the installation here: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook to see all our collective weekly art!

Can't wait to see what you make!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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For more information go to Artoftheshort.com and follow the installation on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @artoftheshort to see what others think of these short stories through their art!

For links to ALL short stories past and present, go here: Art of the Short story links!

Now, let's make some damn ART together!

xoxo Jori&Bethers

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