Introduction [excerpts] My manuscript consists of two stories discussing the every day, domestic dramas of life. They are based in a realistic aesthetic. I wanted to highlight situations that occur in many people's lives by showcasing how two specific couples deal with them. In "Apple Pie," I wrote from a male, first-person perspective about a couple about to have a child. It was a constant revision. I ended up working and reworking the entire thing multiple times, because, I think, the concept of...