There are some things in this world that we do not want to hear or are scared to say. For example there is the dreaded four words ‘we need to talk’ or the three that everyone says on a daily basis ‘I love you.’ ‘I love you’ is a powerful statement but today’s society has… Continue reading Dangerous Words – Montana Harris
Category: Short Story
Shadow Play – Lauren Scott
I jump and play around the park. “Margret, come along dear,” my mother beckons. “Coming mommy!” I yell and race to her side. I am breathing heavy and grinning up at her. The year is 1969 and in the park girls are jumping rope, boys are bothering the ducks in the pond, and my best… Continue reading Shadow Play – Lauren Scott
The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett
Rose Young was scurrying down the hall, eyes cast down and books clutched tight. She didn’t pay much attention to the sharp chitter chatter of her hundreds of classmates as she tiptoed quickly down the stairs, like a rabbit on the run. Math class, math class, she had to get to math class and she… Continue reading The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett
Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe
Timmy sat by the river behind his home and considered the waters before him. All he could think was how desperately he wanted to swim in its peaceful, inviting blueness; amidst the minnows and tiny invertebrates that lived within. The other neighborhood kids had done it and told him how great it was. They asked… Continue reading Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe
A Soldier’s Dream – Noel Thomas
Joseph didn’t know where he was. His marine outfit stuck to him from the mud that he had to sleep in last night. The cool air glided over his chiseled face. His small stubble picked up drops of moisture in the air at each exhale. Every step that he took felt heavy, like he was… Continue reading A Soldier’s Dream – Noel Thomas