By Carrie Connel-Gripp The blue-white charge of magic coursed through the rope woven with silver and gold threads and the hair of the king’s four daughters. Geradonis paced on the west side of the pyre. As the Harvest Moon rose from behind the hills in front of him, the great orb of the sun descended … Continue reading Capture the Flame
Free Falling
By Åsa Muckosky We’re on our way to the Vancouver airport and Tom Petty’s song “Free Fallin” comes on the radio. This is no coincidence. I’ve been hearing it all weekend in my head. My husband and I are on our way back home from a whirlwind weekend trip of shopping for property in Salmon … Continue reading Free Falling
A Repetition of Fates
By Preston Beatty “It worked!” Kartyr couldn’t help but say it as he looked around the trench he was in. He couldn’t quite determine the date, but he was too excited to care. It took all the self control he had to not run and jump around with excitement. All of the effort he had put … Continue reading A Repetition of Fates
The Price of Popularity
By Easter U. Obioha 1 The Price of Popularity If someone had told me that I was “cool” about a week ago, I would’ve given them the side eye. Now? Not so much. Growing up, I’ve always kept to myself. I did what I needed to do. I nodded my head from time to time, … Continue reading The Price of Popularity
Wanting to See Him
By Alli Marney-Bell I see light when I wake up. Could I be dead? I don’t think I’m dead. The ground feels cold. My head hurts. Where am I? I try to stand up. My wrists buckle under my weight. I fall before moving my legs. I hit my head again. It still hurts. … Continue reading Wanting to See Him
The Note
By Max Casey-Bolanos There was this feeling that was running through my body that I couldn’t explain. I had been having dream this weird dream about losing my keys. I would search for them for hours, and when I finally found them this lady would show up and say to me, “Nothing is ever … Continue reading The Note
Pending Love
By Anonymous “Hello?” “Hey! Where are you?” “In my car, I just got off work.” “The night shift?” “Yeah.” “So...there's a karaoke night tonight at Maribel’s Diner- ” “No.” “C’mon Olivia! I want you to come with me.” “I don’t think I can go back there… ” “It's been a year!” Olivia was silent. … Continue reading Pending Love
Honorable mentions of the Contest
Here are some really good works that I wanted to include as well. It is kind of a long list but they are all really good. By Meekha S Dreams Come to me tonight Scarlet dreams Violet skies Silvery plumes of biting cold As I stand bathed in moon, will you crave for a taste … Continue reading Honorable mentions of the Contest
Story Contest 3rd place
The Braille Reader By Deryn Pittar “There’re feathers all over the floor, again,” Mother said, her voice cross and exasperated. “I’m heartily sick of picking them up.” Christina shook her head at this utterly ridiculous statement, considering they didn’t have a budgie or a parrot. Her mother had early-on-set dementia and often became confused. She … Continue reading Story Contest 3rd place
How to Treat Others
By John Page The council shall start now, Mr. Wisprr do you wish to start?” The councilman said to the assembled delegates of the Atigonian inter species society. Mr Wisprr stood up. He was tall for an Animalkin, about four foot three, with the features that resembled a chicken mixed with a bear. His feathers … Continue reading How to Treat Others
Academy of the Heart And Mind 