Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of the German people to their leader, flag, and their hate, providing a sobering examination of historical atrocities and the consequences of unchecked allegiance.
My Wake Up Call
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Plaything
Ava Galbraith’s "Plaything" reveals the unsettling dynamic between Tabitha and Julie, as the former's careful grooming inflicts silent suffering. As Julie endures the procedure, her ...
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Sleepwalking Through Sunless Summers
Keith Hoerner’s “Sleepwalking Through Sunless Summers” traces a boy’s surreal journey through recurring dreams and sleepwalking, capturing the mystery of childhood intuition and the longing ...
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