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 …
She’s Electric by Adriana Danish
Jellyfish are transparent in color and you can see all of its insides. And even though you know touching it would do you harm, you’re …
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 …
Daily Routine by Martina Dominique Dansereau
Suicide lives with me. She sleeps in the same room, kicks her laundry under my desk, and leaves her dirty dishes beside my bed for …
Bus Ride by Amanda Talbot
It was I who survived and you who died. You sat across from me, Daddy, with your shades low for protection. The bus clumped on …
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 …
Phoenix by Sade Andria Zabala
Kill the part of you that believes it can’t survive without someone else. Start with the hands. The feeble way they shake holding your morning …