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The Sea Turtle by Allison Xu

Posted on Dec 22, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . The sand cooled around me, indicating nightfall. It’s time. I wiggled my body so the damp sand above my soft, leathery shell loosened and cracked. My stone-colored flippers thrust me up, my head popping out of the sand. […]

The Sea of November by Via

Posted on Dec 21, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . November had always brought a sad atmosphere into Jade’s house. When Jade was eleven, she had asked her mother why, who explained, “It’s the weather. It just gets so wicked in November.” That year had been no different. […]

The Boy from the Window by Sophia Abig

Posted on Dec 20, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . Every day—from kindergarten to eighth grade—I took the same route to school, and every day—from kindergarten to eighth grade—I saw this boy at the same bus stop. His hair was a striking shade of red or orange, and […]

November Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Nikki, Katie Preedy, Jordan Muscal, and Evan

Posted on Dec 19, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

These entries from November’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “November Writing Challenge.” . Nikki 16 Australia Marvelous a spectacle, an unbreakable bond that’s well rounded. You can’t go wrong with this universal treasure. The different colours […]

Fall in Love by Katie Preedy

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the October Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . Ellery had always loved the arboretum at this time of year. Ash smiled at the memory of the last time he’d been here with her – almost exactly a year ago – as he paid for his entrance […]

Untitled by Ariella Korman

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Nov 29, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the October Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . There’s a famous question. “Which hurts more: the one who lost their life, or the one who lost their love?” You can ask the question any way you choose, but the message never varies. Either way, someone loses. […]

Hall of Echoes by Julia Wikstrand

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Nov 29, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the October Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . The bouquet of flowers hang close to the ground as the child in front of me lets her arm slump, but the woman holding her small hand doesn’t seem to notice. Instead she impatiently shifts from foot to […]

October Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Judith Winde, Mauli Chopra, and Jenna Weller

Posted on Nov 30, 2020Nov 29, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

These entries from October’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “October Writing Challenge.” . Judith Winde 17 Germany A single tear, a dried flower Shaking hands, trying to hold a teacup. A red glowing cheek, embarrassed by […]

Like a tea set on terracotta tiles by Katie Preedy

Posted on Oct 30, 2020Oct 28, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the September Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . “So that’s one pot of English breakfast tea for you, madam, and one americano for you, sir.” “Thanks, Owen.” Georgia grins up at me as I place her order on the table. I grin back. Even though she’s […]