Ben is trying to build a new life, but is haunted by a past he can’t escape... "Splitsville" won 5th Place in our Eighth Playground Challenge. Stephen James is a writer from Calgary, Canada and you can follow him on Instagram @the.short.word and keep your eyes out for an upcoming collection of his short stories. You can also read more of the winning short stories from our challenges at www.writersplaygroundllc.com