My grandmother’s garden is in bloom. After breakfast, we sit on the steps in her backyard. The stone is cool beneath our feet. She kicks …
Beyond the Forest by Lanie Elvin
“Beyond the Forest” is one of the April Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. The forest stood before her. She …
Book Giveaway! Enter This Week Only for a Chance to Win!
Hey there, Germies! We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! We’re hosting a book giveaway thanks to the lovely folks over at Disney Hyperion and author …
A Single Ascension of the Ladder of Life by Racheli Dyckman
Screaming and squalling, his new breath fogged the world. Most everything was blurry, Heated commotion stirred the air But the infant felt keenly the warmth …
The Thin Line Between Love & Hate by Kiana Marsan
Jasper– There is a thin line between love and hate. I know this from experience. Too many sleepless nights my body would shake with violent …
Alyssa Krause: Art Beyond High School
We’ve been hearing the saying “follow your dreams” since we were kids. What did that mean to you then? Becoming a firefighter, astronaut, or actress? …
The Fat Poem by Amber Tortorelli
To the boy in fourth grade who asked me why my stomach was larger than my chest– To the girl in high school, who hated …
Beautiful Differences by Deanna Rabbiosi
“Beautiful Differences” is one of the April Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. “Penelope!” The boy called. “Penelope, wait!” …
Untitled by Veronica Tyler
Everything about you shone and I wanted it all. I wanted the blood and liquid ambition that pumps through your veins, I wanted the love …