Human trafficking is prevalent worldwide, even in more developed countries such as the United States. Around 4 million people are trafficked each year—with 50% of …
How to Write a Short Story
The short story. These are the words that send many writers packing for the hills. How does one create memorable characters, conflict, and tie it …
Five Popular Stories from ‘The Arabian Nights’
Under the drape of the dark sky pierced with shiny stars sits a young lass who awaits her destiny to be beheaded as the first …
I Once Lost the Ability to Write— And It Took Years to Conquer It
I was 10 years old when I first took a dip in creative writing; except at the time, I didn’t know it yet. I read a …
December Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Winona Chan, Carlie Campol, Jessica Colella-Shake, and Clara
These 100-word stories from December’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the …
Our Beautiful Stories
Stories are all around us. Television series, movies, plays, fables, and books are only a few examples of how stories collide with our lives every day. …
October Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Grace Dearing, Tara Brown, Alyssa Jett Chaney, and Alicia Arellano
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 …
Melanie by Priya Rinkus
“Melanie” is one of the August Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. The smell of rain streaked through the …
I Am by Priya Rinkus
I am the girl who draws stories from thin air I ponder the line between fantasy and reality I hear the whisper of the air …