Trevor sat on the worn dock, dangling his toes into the water and looking at everything but the girl beside him. “Stop that,” Lilly said. …
The Ultimate Trends for On (and After) the Beach
In the summer months, temperatures get warmer and beach days get longer. However, once you satisfy your saltwater craving for the day, you may want …
Midweek Hype: Adventuring
With summer well underway, I hope you’re having the best time. Part of its excitement is the feeling of no deadlines or imminent responsibilities, which …
Midweek Hype: Road Tripping
I don’t know about you, but for me, my summers growing up often included long, state-crossing road trips. So, when you find yourself confined between 4 …
When the Sunflowers Face the Sun by Olivia Punch
We left the house, barefoot, not worrying about splinters the porch could give. The gravel footpath wrapped around the house and nearly pierced our calloused …
Midweek Hype: Summer Daze
You did it, Germies! You made it through the school year, and summer is upon us with all of its potential and promise. There’s a …
Oasis by Lillie Busch
My skin bakes beneath my clothes. Dusty dry ground crackles beneath our feet. There is a low humming of bugs, and I know that I’ll …
December by Anja Vlahović
He has summer in his eyes But December in his veins When he looks at me, Summer hits me like a truck Cold drinks, long …
Finding Fall by Andi Perkins
“Finding Fall” is one of the August Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. I stand completely still as the …