During the fall in World War I, Frank and Anna worked in the same area as each other in the beautiful, wooded landscape in the German front. They were both in their early twenties, and Anna was a tall, beautiful woman, who worked as a nurse and Frank was a strong, handsome soldier. He… Continue reading “Frank and Anna’s Emotional Story” – Christopher Taylor
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“Sunday, Bloody Sunday” – Andee Chesler
The sound of bombs crackled over my head as I crawled through the trenches. Sticks and roots reached for my legs trying to hold me back from my task at hand which was to simply survive. I hear the sound of firing cannons and guns slow and turn what was once deafening noises into… Continue reading “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” – Andee Chesler
“Bicycles and Begonias” – Mia Miller
Phil’s only here when the begonias are in full bloom. He comes up this lane like it’s his and not mine, pedalling and out of breath. I welcome him because I’m out of breath from waiting for him. He says ‘Hey, has it been long?’ and my response is always that I’ve already forgotten the… Continue reading “Bicycles and Begonias” – Mia Miller
Colors – Anna Bonjour
“Mama, what color is the sand?” “White…white like Grandpa’s beard.” This was how they always talked; the little boy and his mother. His eyes full of wonder and her voice full of that tender love reserved for mothers. “Mama, what color is the sea?” “The sea is green like prairie grass in the rain.” He… Continue reading Colors – Anna Bonjour
River Jumping – Mitchell Glover
Dale stiffened as the biting water swarmed around him. He touched the bottom of the river and pushed up to the surface. Trent surfaced next to him, spraying a fountain from his lips. The two of them swam to the bank to join the others. Dale stood, and scowled at the old man standing there,… Continue reading River Jumping – Mitchell Glover
For Whom the Sun Shines – Amanda Hernandez
“Where were you yesterday?” she said, with a ripple of sadness in her eyes about to break the surface. “Oh, I’m sorry Char,” his eyes searched her face, knowing something must have gone wrong. “What happened?” She looked down, “I just needed you there.” She didn’t add that she wished he’d appeared and saved her… Continue reading For Whom the Sun Shines – Amanda Hernandez
A Bad Joke – Chris Soto
My phone beeped and I jumped. It was the sound of a text arriving. I wasn’t sure I’d have time to read it, but I gave it a go. It’s amazing how much you can fit into a few seconds. I checked to see who had sent it. Ah, Sarah. What incredibly bad timing. Why… Continue reading A Bad Joke – Chris Soto
Dangerous Words – Montana Harris
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
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