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new york fiction

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That Afternoon
That Afternoon
Mister Almost
Mister Almost

Mister Almost, a doorman at a prestigious Midtown Manhattan hotel, once dreamed of success in show business but saw his aspirations fade slowly over the years. Despite his cheerful exterior and charming rapport with guests, he never let go of his unfulfilled ambitions, often recounting his near-misses in the acting world. His poignant story highlights a man who remains connected to his dreams, even as he watches others achieve the success that eluded him.

new york narratives

TNY Archive
A New York City Ferry Tale
A New York City Ferry Tale
The Stretch Zone
The Stretch Zone
Why Is It So Hard To Date In NYC
Why Is It So Hard To Date In NYC
Ghosts of Subways Past
Ghosts of Subways Past
NYC Kinda Sucks in January
NYC Kinda Sucks in January
Closing Time
Closing Time
New Year, New York
New Year, New York
I'll Be Home for Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Death Race 2022
Death Race 2022
New Yorkers Are Secretly Kind
New Yorkers Are Secretly Kind
Spooky Season is Upon Us
Spooky Season is Upon Us
Someone Else Used to Live in Your Apartment
Someone Else Used to Live in Your Apartment
A Guide to Owning a Car in NYC
A Guide to Owning a Car in NYC
Hot Take: Murray Hill Is Not Just for the Finance Bros
Hot Take: Murray Hill Is Not Just for the Finance Bros
Down In Front
Down In Front
An Interview with Aram of Lorens NYC
An Interview with Aram of Lorens NYC
They want to open a casino in Times Square. Oh Jesus… On second thought, why not?
They want to open a casino in Times Square. Oh Jesus… On second thought, why not?
When I Worked at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
When I Worked at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Apropos of Nothing
Apropos of Nothing
I've Been Redistricted And I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore
I've Been Redistricted And I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore
When West Virginian Parents Come to the Big Apple
When West Virginian Parents Come to the Big Apple
Zyrtec, Lamb and Rice, and Moments of Mini-micro-magic
Zyrtec, Lamb and Rice, and Moments of Mini-micro-magic
Where Do I Go To Use the Restroom?
Where Do I Go To Use the Restroom?
The Eight Types of People You Walk By in Manhattan
The Eight Types of People You Walk By in Manhattan
Yeah, I Still Take the Subway
Yeah, I Still Take the Subway
Bowling Shoes are a Bullshit Scam
Bowling Shoes are a Bullshit Scam
A Guide to Speaking Horn in NYC
A Guide to Speaking Horn in NYC
A Pint of One's Own
A Pint of One's Own
Staying Out Late Hurts When You're 30
Staying Out Late Hurts When You're 30
How I Got a Luxury Nose-Job on 5th Ave NYC While Making 30K and Paying Rent
How I Got a Luxury Nose-Job on 5th Ave NYC While Making 30K and Paying Rent

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