A Dim Light

by Brandy He shudders in his darkness. In the night, Blind to an escape My boy looks for the flickering light That will save him from the rape. Blind to an escape He searches for a distraction that will save … Continue reading

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Deus ex Machina

by Cole I came, I saw, I caved from out the inside I waited, I wanted, I Lusted, I died. Some drown in greed, I burned in my own shadow My heart’s never empty, but always too shallow. Sailing on … Continue reading

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Poodle-Head

by Faith Why was Reverend McBride staring so hard at me during his sermon? I immediately thought back on what I’d done that past week, considering anything that would be considered sinful behavior. Maybe this guy was the real deal, … Continue reading

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Dream Come True

by Nu’u Jerry, a teenage boy with cancer, wants nothing more than to be able to sing on stage. He is given the great opportunity to compete on the game show, The Sing Off. Jerry was a college freshman who … Continue reading

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Lightning

by Faith Stars shuddered into nonexistence, The moon dimmed its reassuring light, Not even a faint outline showed through the gathering clouds. The city was lowered to a subjugated buzz of energy, Cast out through Countless bulbs of fluorescence, Emanating … Continue reading

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You Asked for It

by Faith I gaze at his picture longingly, taking in his warm brown eyes and wide, generous smile. It’s been a month since our divorce was finalized, but I know in my heart that we will be together once again. … Continue reading

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A Real Man

by Kainoa Gunshots filled the air as my fellow Riders and I took cover behind some trees. The Spanish could straight up fight, and they would not give up. Unfortunately for them, neither would we. Sweat trickled and disappeared under … Continue reading

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Bad Luck at the Beach

by Cole “Sir, I really don’t feel comfortable with this.” The large man held out a bottle of lotion. “C’mon, it’ll only take a bit. Do you want to live your whole life like this? Scared?” The man spoke in … Continue reading

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Inevitability

by Cole Oil lanterns lit up the hay in such a way that the orange of the flame mixed with the brownish-yellow straws and created a rustic ambience within the barn. I stumbled in, in an attempt to get away … Continue reading

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