“I believed I was safe, I was assured nothing else could possibly go wrong. And I was right that I … Continue reading Halloween

Written By Leni Checkas Sometimes it’s hard to see the signs of spring, because they’re hidden in the buds of … Continue reading Spring Poetry Contest Second place winner, The Hope of Spring—

Written By Melia Henrichsen The great unknown  What does the future hold for me?  Unfamiliarity  Uncertainty  Am I capable of … Continue reading Spring Poetry Contest Third place winner, Overwhelm.

Written and read by Anna Lee Her screaming woke me but the guttural howling forced me out of my tent.  … Continue reading Halloween Flash Fiction Writing Contest First Place Winner, Men Among Monsters

Written by Lori May

Illustration by Madison Otten

Sarah woke with her cheek pressed against the cold, damp floor. Sitting up with a start, she opened her eyes to peer into impenetrable darkness; not a single flicker or wisp of light disturbed the sanctity of the blackness around her. Continue reading First Place Writing Contest, In the Darkness

Written by Garrett Dawdy

Illustration by Madison Otten

You could hardly tell a gravel road was supposed to be there, the amount of snow turned the whole ground into a white blanket, only the absences of trees gave it away. It was cold, so very cold. The jacket and hat did nothing to stop the winding from howling icy daggers into you. Your car was a good bit away, abandoned when you couldn’t get it free, and with no heater your only option was to move, at least you hoped it was the only decision and not a mistake. Continue reading Writing Contest Second Place Winner, Winter’s Howl