By Asna Saqib The scorching sun of mid-summer teased the creatures of the forest as it showed its power, forcing the beings to remain in their shelters. The sun, however, still could not stop two men and a woman from leaving the safety of their houses. They stood in a clearing inside the forest, soaked … Continue reading Beware The Mayor
Augustus
By Susan Cleveland "Where on earth am I? Everything seems so misty and grey…" "He thinks he's on earth?!" A young female voice giggled in the background. "Who said that? I told you I can't see anything…" "That's Wilhelmena– don't pay any attention to her." An older male advised somewhere off to the left. "I'm … Continue reading Augustus
Ghosts and Top Speed
By Anjali Paruvu Ghosts I thought I'd sewn up all the tears in my blue dress I'd used thread made of shining chloride It took me months to repair, their nails were so sharp, and now I'm sitting wondering what the point was I thought I had made the taps all leak-proof I double-checked and … Continue reading Ghosts and Top Speed
Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
"The Ghosts of Christmas Past" By Micah Singleton The Ghosts Of Christmas Past As a cold wind blows, the hour comes fast, to a time when Christmas, will be part of the past. With no tree of lights, and no gifts to bear, a man sits alone, as a chill fills the air. His fire … Continue reading Christmas Contest: Poetry 1st Place
Academy of the Heart And Mind 