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Drum roll, please! The Challenge Results are In.

Guest Author Writers Series Weekend Challenge

In this latest literary challenge, the task was to craft a 149-word poem incorporating four specific words: pottery, vindictive, backfill, and sheriff. The results were nothing short of impressive, showcasing the immense creativity and talent within the community. The top ...

Chantou

Guest Author Short Stories Childhood Culture Non-Fiction

In Kathy Whipple's "Chantou," we are introduced to a ten-year-old girl in a Cambodian village who weaves intricate silk patterns on a wooden loom. The narrative vividly captures the sensory details of her environment, blending the rhythmic sounds of her ...

One Rung Down

Guest Author Poems & Poets Courage Fear Nature

In Jeff Burt's poem "One Rung Down," the narrator reflects on the moment of stepping on the highest, unstable rung of a ladder while trimming a plum tree. The poem explores the tension between fear and courage, likening the experience ...

You've Been In The Making

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Reflection

In Jasmine Szympruch's "You've Been In The Making," the poem reflects on the idea that one's unique existence is the result of centuries of unseen forces, celebrating the journey of becoming oneself.

No Longer a Damsel in Distress

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Fear Non-Fiction Phobia

In "No Longer a Damsel in Distress," Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar explores her intense fear of bats, or chiroptophobia, which contrasts sharply with her childhood encounters with them. She recalls her past terror during nighttime swims and anticipates the inevitable confrontation ...

Bone Dry and Scorched

Guest Author Poems & Poets Loss Traditions

In "Bone Dry and Scorched," Suzanna C. de Baca reflects on a solitary fishing trip to an old farm pond. With nostalgia and a sense of loss, she casts her line in vain, only to find the fish lifeless, mirroring ...

Truth

Guest Author Poems & Poets Everyday Life Truth

In Narayan Kar's poetic prose, "Truth," the fluidity of truth is explored with vivid contrasts. It is described as simultaneously warm and cold, fresh and stale, capturing its multifaceted nature. Kar masterfully evokes the paradoxical essence of truth, likening it ...

Weekend Results Are In!

Guest Author Writers Series Weekend Challenge

In the Weekend Challenge results, readers are treated to captivating stories based on the prompt, "You are not allowed to park here." The top picks from Tilly McGill and Natalie Eslick, along with an honorable mention by Michael P. Marpaung, ...

Milt and Lil

Guest Author Short Stories Childhood Drama Emotional Journey

In Mark Tulin’s short fiction "Milt and Lil," a young child recounts the turbulent relationship between his parents, marked by ceaseless arguments and trivial grievances. The story poignantly reveals the discord between a father’s rigid expectations and a mother’s aversion ...

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