I was 25 when my therapist diagnosed me with an eating disorder. I legit said to her, “But I’m not skinny!” And she said words …
full volume by Suzi Evelyn
Safe came in a spiral notebook. the tattoos left behind by lead showed me the unfiltered girl I’d almost marooned, buried in my labyrinth of …
In the Stacks by McKelvie McMurry
This story is one of the January Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. I know a bookstore people disappear in. Every morning, …
Author Catherine Linka: The Girl Beside You in Econ 101 Sleeps in Her Car
She’s not a druggie or an alcoholic, and she’s not mentally ill. She’s one of thousands of college students who can’t afford a place to …
Finding Beautiful by Thuy-Nhu Phung
This story is one of the January Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. “Oh, sh**.” My eyes snap open from where I’d …
January Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Camille Espanet, Katie Preedy, and Janie Atkison
These entries from January’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
Birds of Prey: A New, Edgier Look at Gotham
Suicide Squad was anything but impressive. With a score of 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and an overall dislike from even the most loyal DC Comics …
Great Ocean Road Trip
“You cheeky little monkeh,” my free-spirited British cousin would always say. She has only been here, in Melbourne, Australia, for three days to attend a …
Like a Boss: Quirky, Likable, and Empowering
Mel (Rose Byrne) and Mia (Tiffany Haddish) met in college, bonding over their love of makeup and community. Playing it safe and by the rules, …