there, by the hallway, a little girl stood. forlornly, she paced—the wind stinging her eyes. or so she told herself…
hiraeth by Emmy Song
the long summer i wished would never end. you wondered if your clammy fingers could get away with brushing against mine, measuring the weight of …
Who Am I?
At any age, it can be hard to figure out who you are. Am I a good person? What am I good at? Why do …
arizona by Menal Siddiqui
there is a feeling that you get only once in a lifetime. it is the feeling of being surrounded by happiness so fierce, it festers …
To Jamaica, With Love
The definition of homesickness? I used to think it was a joke. Homesickness never really applied to me. I’ve lived in England for as long …
The Lost Swallow by Giorgia Bertola
She lay on the grass and it was a wonder to see She wouldn’t move, not even when they called her She must have been …
Allie by Marcus Brown
Since I’ve met you I am comfortable in my shell I can cope with my thoughts Thank you— For easing my mind, Calming my bones, …
Learning About Your Numbers by Jordan
This is one of the February Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . I am thinking of a number. A number that’s …
Byron Bay: Further Away but Still Near
A three-day trip to Byron Bay (the most easterly point of Australia mainland) ends faster than you realise, but neither do you realise how many …