my girlhood is defined by what can be seized from me, body sowing a war since birth. to be a girl is to swallow loss, …
Colliding Hearts by Alanna Gray
We are two people, Lost souls, Seeking life. The Earth Watches, Waits, Gives hope. I look at you, Not nearly long enough. People wonder, Will …
Eliza Hamilton: Badass Lady in History
If you’re a Hamilton fan, you may know quite a lot about Eliza Hamilton already. Fans of the musical on the Internet have famously coined …
Dig Deep by Hannah D.
This story is one of the September Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. My breath comes in short gasps …
Healing
People would often tell me how awesome it is that I overcame so much at a young age—from abuse, intimidating cops, bullying at school, discrimination, …
I Am a Writer by Ilda Dashi
My fingers are filled with words, dropping like stars from the tops of my inner landscapes. My words are full of my heart’s letters, which …
Dig Deep by Zeandri Rautenbach
This story is one of the September Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. I stared through the curtain of …
Who Are You Trying to Impress?
Like any other school day, I had to spend 15 minutes waiting at the bus stop, and as per usual I was greeted by a …
Let it go! by Nandini Gupta
Gazing at the sea waves, Watching them scuffle through their ups and downs, Takes me back to the time, When I toiled, Harder and harder …