She closes her eyes for the last time. At first, it’s a relief. She’s tired, and she likes the feel of the rain on her …
Collections by Leah
You once found my stash of broken things — kept in a wooden box that was once owned by my mother. It was once a …
Demeter by Emily Ward
Δημήτηρ She was born between the roots of an oak tree, cheeks sticky with April mud, elderberry juice glowing in her hair, and squirrel fur …
Hug by Patricia R.
“Was it cold?” I could hear the grin spreading across his face as we watched the sky filled with stars. “Of course, but it was …
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 …
The iBrain by Sophie McNaughton
September 24th, 2097. Within a year of graduating, my inventions began to attract attention and I was headhunted as an engineer at Apple Inc. I …
Bittersweet by Sofia Aguilar
“Bittersweet” is one of the November Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. The leaves outside, so crisp with rich …
The Disappearing Act by Jodie Carpenter
“The Disappearing Act” is one of the November Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. Strings of beads festooned her …
Tricks of Love by Alicia Arellano
“Tricks of Love” is one of the November Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. “Pick a card, any card, …