Category: Prose/Fiction
Colors of Life
Light as a Feather – Sierra Kish Sierra Kish Colors of Life — Blue — “Beep, Beep, Beep,” my alarm sounds, bright and early at 4:30 am. As I slip on my clothes for the day, I hear my mom yell from downstairs, “Liam,… Continue Reading “Colors of Life”
Storm
Blue Steel – Chloe Fox Maddy Artinger 10. (Storm) Sometimes you can see the storm coming, other times you can’t. Sometimes it’s a surprise after you were told it would be a sunny day, and then suddenly there is thunder and lightning. The horizon… Continue Reading “Storm”
To Infinity and Beyond
Tybee 4 – Maddy Goldstein Maddy Goldstein I experienced my first-ever heartbreak at three years old. This pain did not occur because of a boy, a death, or a traumatic accident. No, this grief came from the loss of a balloon. With the heavily… Continue Reading “To Infinity and Beyond”
WWDGD? (What would David Gring do?)
Toasted Thermal Heartbreak – Chloe Fox Shea Baker Before David Gring, boys were a predacious species I was afraid of. My once positive outlook of men shattered at the thought of the boys in my 8th-grade class. My grade consisted of typical immature jerks… Continue Reading “WWDGD? (What would David Gring do?)”
The Smartphone Epidemic
Quantum – Chloe Fox Mo Zheng In today’s modern world, it seems that the average person’s smartphone has become an extension of their being. From the moment they wake up, they are glued to their screens, mindlessly scrolling through social media feeds and tapping… Continue Reading “The Smartphone Epidemic”
Don’t Forget Me
Tom Maekawa Beauty in the Sting – Sierra Kish Don’t forget me. [7/11/2008] I shot out of bed in a cold sweat. I don’t know why. It’s been like this for months now, waking up in a cold sweat every time it rains. I… Continue Reading “Don’t Forget Me”
Disguised Robbery
Shea Baker Coffee – Nick DeGiacinto Disguised Robbery: The Upward Trend of Coffee Prices As I open the door to my local coffee shop, I am greeted with the enticing smell of freshly brewed coffee and the lively hum of chitter-chatter. While standing in… Continue Reading “Disguised Robbery”
Safe Haven in the Treetops
Taking a second to embrace the bright stars and full moon makes us hazy and sleepy
Gymnast
“Just go for it,” they urged, as if hesitation was a crime, as if every moment of pause was taking away my progress.
On the Bluff
The wind tangles unkempt hair around my face and drives goosebumps through my frigid swimsuit, whistling like a wild songbird in my ear