Author: oRIDGEinal
Remy Garguilo is the Sponsor of the oRIDGEinal literary magazine at Fossil Ridge High School.
Mad Woman
Jack
Natalie Anderson
Colin Kresl
Ellie Visser
Thomas Hastings – Toxic
I don’t know why I’m going to die People find depression relatable and laugh when I hate myself And I just want to cry In this society I cannot be me Stuck with the expectations of not being the emotional wreck I am F**k toxic masculinity And to think That I like pink People call… Continue reading Thomas Hastings – Toxic
Sage Krzyzkowski – Chopped
An upbeat hum filled the air. The swishing of the microfiber duster matched the rhythmic noise. Particles of dead hair and cells flew up as the wind from the duster appeared on occasion. The tick, tick, tick, of the grandfather clock ,as the inspiration of the song. Jeffery Gutenhiemer’s wrinkled hands clutched the duster loosely,… Continue reading Sage Krzyzkowski – Chopped
Anna Worlund – Her Story
i believe perhaps the most important part of our own story is where we come from. my grandmother’s hardship immigrating from guatemala made my own story possible. my heart pounded my sunkissed skin rested along the striding gallop. black braids, straight look. hollowed gourds lifted me to the surface. i can still feel the country-store-candle… Continue reading Anna Worlund – Her Story
Dennis Kondratenko – The Stool
As he walks into the room, dimly lit by the fire, all he can do is think about what had happened. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. You don’t even know what happened yet. (Flashback) In the pub on 14th street, The Stool it’s called, Lorenzo walked in with the guy at the pub,… Continue reading Dennis Kondratenko – The Stool