Skyler Jaye Rutkowski

The First Time by Skyler Jaye Rutkowski

Posted on Feb 17, 2017Mar 8, 2017 by Germ Magazine guest author

The first time that you ignored my “no,” I have a distinct memory of my stomach churning and twisting and curling and contourting into a bow. Like the ones you rip off of your presents during Christmas. Except this was not a gift. I should have known by the shape of your pocket-knife fingertips that […]

Star Party by Skyler Jaye Rutkowski

Posted on Jan 26, 2017Feb 14, 2017 by Germ Magazine guest author

One of my favorite things to do is ask for Secrets. I like harboring words that are only meant for me. Sometimes I’ll see them dance across your skin in the movements You make, or hide themselves in furrowed eyebrows. Giving away secrets makes you a story teller, and I’m craving the kind of knowledge […]