I am a teenager. I live in a pseudo-democratic country where the citizens have all the rights possible and there’s supposed to be no discrimination …
The Monsters Inside of Me
Loneliness. Sadness. Jealousy. Nervousness. Emptiness. These are the monsters that live inside of me. These monsters never used to exist; now they occupy every empty …
To Those Who Call Me Terrorist by Minna Banawan
You call me “terrorist,” but you turn blind eyes When I am the one being terrorized. Where are you to call out the terrorists, when …
Dear Me: Do Not Forget to Smile
Dear me, Me, myself — we told you, to never confuse career with a life — an exciting life. Even if you cringe and realize …
4 Tips for Living a Healthy Lifestyle While in Recovery
Recovery, recuperation, and rebuilding are essential parts of life. It may be painful to realize that it’s time to let go and seek change, but …
Paper Planes by Noor Dhingra
Let the houses turn smaller and Smaller, as you sit back in your seat and Watch the roads and streets and narrow Winding paths evolve …
Dear 16-Year-Old Self
Dear 16-year-old self, How are you holding up? Stupid question, isn’t it? I know you feel like the burning’s excruciating. I know you feel …
Learning to Drive by Ed Higgins
Just take the mountain curves as tightly to the inside and as fast as surface conditions permit and the road’s edge or yellow center line …
Epic Friendships by Martha Cabral
“Epic Friendships” is one of the March Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. You recommend the books you like. …