January Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Camille Espanet, Katie Preedy, and Janie Atkison

These entries from January’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “January Writing Challenge.” Camille Espanet 20 France The Wall I was wandering the streets, with no specific destination. Simply walking, admiring the city with its buildings, parks, […]

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November Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Sophia Titara and Alison

These entries from November’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “November Writing Challenge.” Sophia Titara 15 USA The bitterness of the air bit into Ella’s face as she walked out her front door. Snowflake after snowflake fell, […]

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October Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Maya Beadsmoore, Georgina Davis, and Athena Guldner

These entries from October’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “October Writing Challenge.” Maya Beadsmoore 16 UK Detached Lying on the stone tile floor, where blood should run through the cracks, there is a whirring tick of […]

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September Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Carlie Campol and Breah Koller

These entries from September’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “September Writing Challenge.” Carlie Campol 22 Canada Start Anew I don’t know where it came from, but I thank my lucky stars everyday that it found me. […]

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August Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Jalyssa Nieves and Ashley Ward

These entries from August’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “August Writing Challenge.” Jalyssa Nieves 14 USA The Lonely Hill The silence enveloped me, just as it always did. I had almost gotten used to it, and […]

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May Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Sophia, Blythe Krueger, and Mallan Gill

These entries from May’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “May Writing Challenge.” Sophia 15 USA The Girl with No Name             Once there was a girl who lived only in her mind. It was full of […]

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April Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Amber Finneseth, Gráinne Murphy, and Elizabeth Lepley

These entries from April’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “April Writing Challenge.” Amber Finneseth 18 USA Reflections It was the first day of autumn when I sealed up Carrie’s room, with no intention of opening it […]

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March Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Wolff Nikoletta and Shaina Marrie

These entries from March’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “March Writing Challenge.”   Wolff Nikoletta 18 Hungary Our Worth Her lungs were burning, but she couldn’t stop now. The fire climbed the walls the same way […]

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February Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Annaliese Baker, Wolff Nikoletta, and Marie Meer

These entries from February’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments section of the “February Writing Challenge.”   Annaliese Baker 15 USA The Forgotten Portrait She’d never spoken before. Each day in class, she would use a black ballpoint pen— the […]

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