hiraeth by Emmy Song

the long summer i wished would never end. you wondered if your clammy fingers could get away with brushing against mine, measuring the weight of my thighs, tangling your heartstrings with mine. because everything you did ended in tragedy. my dreams typed out in lowercase letters i was afraid of growing up so i sanded […]

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July Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Jeana Schafer, Gabriela Rodríguez, Shaina Marrie Dayon, and Victoria Lisac

These entries from July’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 “July Writing Challenge.” Jeana Schafer 15 USA Finding Eternal Summer The weather was uncharacteristically cold this season. The crops quivered in the icy breeze, cowering from endless […]

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Midweek Hype: Poolside Cool Down

I’m sure you all got your fill of cook-outs and fireworks yesterday, and I’ll bet it was amazing! But I know, for me, after such a big, anticipated day, all I need is time to wind down. So, Germies, hang out by the pool and relax with this feel-good summer playlist. Happy post-holiday detox! [8tracks url=”https://8tracks.com/germmagazine/midweek-hype-pool-side-cool-down” width=”300″ […]

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Summer by Dani Leshgold

we drink summer in champagne flutes. mine will shatter on marble in the foyer. hours will lay on the thick of our tongues while the women in black shriek. cheers, you whisper. a bed of grenades. the woman in white throws a bouquet of knives to the girls with open hearts. roses. the devil’s eyes. […]

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