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High Stakes

by Erin Forget

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Yo, how do I make a grilled cheese sammich? Seriously, I need you to tell me. My parents kicked me out months ago. I called my mom, she said she can’t help anymore. Said I need to reflect on my choices. Last week when I got outta the shower my towel was already moist and smelled funky. How do I make my towel soft and fluffy? The stakes are high (as high as I am right now, ha ha!). But, yo, a million ants are marching across my apartment floor. How do I make them leave? Please help! Gettin’ hangry for some grilled cheeses.

Black and white Sumac Issue 1 logo. A dark grey circle, on top of which is a lighter grey shape, roughly the outline of Carleton University's campus. On top of this is a lighter grey and white outline of a sumac plant.

Originally from Bowmanville, Ontario, Erin moved to Ottawa in 2004 to attend Carleton University, where she completed her BA (honors) in Art and Culture and minor in Canadian Studies. Residing in Carlsbad Springs with her free-range dachshund and husband, in 2023 Erin made the decision to enroll as special student at Carleton to take on new challenges and continue learning while working full time in marketing and advertising. Carleton University continues to offer Erin an encouraging and positive space to foster her love of writing.

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