“You know,” Clayton said to me, “it doesn’t always have to depend on pride and/or falling head over heels for him. There is a grey …
Collections by Leah
You once found my stash of broken things — kept in a wooden box that was once owned by my mother. It was once a …
Hug by Patricia R.
“Was it cold?” I could hear the grin spreading across his face as we watched the sky filled with stars. “Of course, but it was …
The Snow Girl by Jodie Carpenter
Glitter shards lie at her feet and pepper her hair, her lashes, her cheeks. They spiral down lazily between her outstretched fingers and coat the …
Playground Warfare by Grainne Carey
War raged in every direction. Colin had never seen such savagery. White crystals poured from the sky, delivering icy kisses to ashen faces. Frosty grenades …
The Girl on the Wall by Ashley Zhang
She was a princess, but when she returned from Florence, she didn’t quite feel like one. The portrait her father had commissioned before she left …
People in Wheelchairs Are Sexier by Alaina Leary
Sometimes the wheels squeak, but if her dad adds a little WD-40, they stop. “Let me see if I can fix that,” he’ll say, pausing …
Winter Warmth by Shreya
I watch from my window as snow floats to the earth. My baby sister giggles and tells me it is the prettiest thing in the …
December Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Winona Chan, Carlie Campol, Jessica Colella-Shake, and Clara
These 100-word stories from December’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the …