Explore stories and publications by Nicolette Polek on Inklog.
Original publication
2026
Average rating
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Opening Excerpt
From the story“No bears,” said Vera, the realtor, who lived next door in a blue colonial. “Bobcats, however . . . ” She crossed the kitchen to the Dutch door and unlatched it. She pointed to a low branch in the grove. “One left a carcass hanging there.” Ann imagined something like a draped towel. Vera glanced at her watch and muttered, “Dinnertime.”
Story Vibe & Style Profile
Emotional Weight
2.7 / 5
Reflective
Narrative Pacing
2.6 / 5
Deliberate
Literary Style
2.1 / 5
Clear Realism
Speculative / Reality
1.8 / 5
Realistic / Mimetic
Appearances
Cover
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Magazine July 2024 · Jul 1, 2024
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