Dear 15-year-old me, I know life is hard right now. But you will get through this; I promise you will because you are very strong. …
A Thank-You Note to Society by Hannah Harvey
I am chained. Chained like the creatures in my head Like a butterfly whose wings are pinned “keep your thoughts in check,” they said. Don’t …
Untitled by Danielle Diaz
This story is one of the October Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . Dark. Cold. Unsafe. Three words that perfectly describe …
Eyes by Lia Jones
This story is one of the October Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . Green eyes. Golden flecks swirled in a sea …
October Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Molly Pitt, Aaliya Shah, and Anika
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 …
Thanksgiving by Chianne
Thanksgiving is something nice, like the wind that rustles the leaves on the old maple tree at Grandma’s house, or the smell of Grandpa’s pipe …
Turning Unlovely to Lovely: Essay by YA Author Heather Cumiskey
When heaven gave out locks before my debut as a newborn, my angel on the assembly line must have gotten distracted and given me five …
Childhood by Alyssa Gibb
I awoke to the smell of her cheap perfume filling the air. “Mom?” I asked confused. “Get up,” she growled, scratching the skin of …