my Mother and i used to go on walks together. Our hands swinging, She’d point to the Singing birds and whisper their names in the …
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 …
Broken by Rachel Friede
You broke me, I remember that– every single detail about it. Do you? Do you remember it? Don’t worry if you don’t I’ve written it …
This Paper Plane by Aditi Chanda
This paper plane that’s on my wrist Flies round and round my clenched fist As steel is pressed upon my skin To spill the things …
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 …
How to Use It by Andrea Vaughan
In the back of the band room, I play the suspended cymbal and Travis Sanderson plays the triangle. I get all the best snare drum parts, …
You’ve Only Just Turned Twenty by Ionne Gagui
It’s ok if you’re unsure, And don’t know how to feel; If you lay awake at night and wonder Which parts of life are real. …
Untitled by Rose Bythrow
We could kiss on the street, but it’d be too romantic. I’d say you should leave but you’re no good with semantics. One-handed you gave …
Shelter Made of Skin by Julia Dobel
You’ll never see my hands naked. My fingers will always be dressed in polish: beige, magenta, lavender, black The skin around my nails always torn …