The old man sat on the bench, watching the river. The sky was heavy with clouds, and rain was in the air, making his stiff …
I Really Did Love Katie by Clio Wohlgenant
Watch Clio’s performance of her original piece, “I Really Did Love Katie.” You know, I actually didn’t mind being pregnant. You hear all these horror …
Fourth Floor Frenzy by Laura Steckbeck
“Hurry, Emma! We’re running out of time!” Sharon shrieked at the young girl, no older than six years old. Her light blue dress hung too …
Our Routine by Murray Dunlap
In a fog of worry, I attempt to start over. I’ve got my hands in the hands of a little guy, nine years old. The …
March’s Writing Challenge Winner: Lila Cooper
The challenge was to write a story close to 100 words that fit Germ‘s theme for the month: “March to the Beat of Your Own Drum.” …
The Woman Who Fell in Love with a Mermaid by Amanda Rodriguez
There once was a woman who lived by the sea. She was not very young, and she was not very old. She made decorative armor …
The Ghost of Black Creek by Michelle Taylor
My second-born sister is a mystery to me, but kind of like in that pig Latin way. When she says something I don’t understand, I …
New Hire by William Trent Pancoast
Kay’s dad had told her the night before that she shouldn’t go in the GM stamping plant. “It’s no place for a woman,” he had …
Static Time by Jen Knox
Three teenagers stood around Dad’s rust-eaten truck. All of them wore suits, as though heading to a prom. Two of them leaned against the truck …