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Short StorySeptember 2, 2026· 2 min read

I SAW YOU TODAY

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malcolm richards

Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Malcolm Richards grew up in a predominantly African American community that shaped his life, writing style, and thematic focus. His works explore the intersection of identity, community, and social justice, reflecting his own struggles and triumphs as a writer.

The first time one of them noticed the other, they were not standing in the same room. There was no introduction, no handshake, and no long conversation. There was only a picture—and in that picture was a church bun. Th
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