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Echo

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by Ilana Gunson

Whenever I move, there’s an echo. One version of me following another, until the sound of her is completely gone…

indigo blue

Posted on Mar 16, 2023Mar 27, 2023 by Shaina Marrie Dayon

there, by the hallway, a little girl stood. forlornly, she paced—the wind stinging her eyes. or so she told herself…

See

Posted on Mar 11, 2023Mar 27, 2023 by Beth Portnoy

“You see? You’ll never be able to see me. Not really.” She gives a chuckle, his blood on her arm mixing with her own…

Stranger

Posted on Mar 8, 2023Mar 27, 2023 by Avery Markle

Not one star shines above us as the city’s lights illuminate every inch of the sky…

May Writing Challenge

Posted on May 6, 2021Sep 13, 2022 by germadmin

Dear Germs, Germ has taken a short break, but we’re back! First things first, welcome to this month’s writing challenge! May’s challenge begins today and ends May 31. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites submitted […]

The Sea Turtle by Allison Xu

Posted on Dec 22, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . The sand cooled around me, indicating nightfall. It’s time. I wiggled my body so the damp sand above my soft, leathery shell loosened and cracked. My stone-colored flippers thrust me up, my head popping out of the sand. […]

The Sea of November by Via

Posted on Dec 21, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . November had always brought a sad atmosphere into Jade’s house. When Jade was eleven, she had asked her mother why, who explained, “It’s the weather. It just gets so wicked in November.” That year had been no different. […]

The Boy from the Window by Sophia Abig

Posted on Dec 20, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

This story is one of the November Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . Every day—from kindergarten to eighth grade—I took the same route to school, and every day—from kindergarten to eighth grade—I saw this boy at the same bus stop. His hair was a striking shade of red or orange, and […]

November Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Nikki, Katie Preedy, Jordan Muscal, and Evan

Posted on Dec 19, 2020Dec 18, 2020 by Germ Magazine guest author

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.” . Nikki 16 Australia Marvelous a spectacle, an unbreakable bond that’s well rounded. You can’t go wrong with this universal treasure. The different colours […]