"Their raps be icky, mate, my raps be sick-y!"
All I wanted was some corn chips, but here I was, in the middle of a Walmart aisle that smelt of murder and mold, and I couldn’t get to them. As much as my…
The Sacrifice
Chad Morgan was the pride of Estonna. High school football captain by 15. Quarterback starter by 16. All American contender for high school sports in his…
Just Before the Bell Rang
John and Luisa left just before the bell rang, their feet touching the halls only just as it’s tone sounded throughout the building. How had they known? A…
Sisterly Bonds
I sighed, exasperated. “His name’s Rod, and, yeah I know.” “Whatever. Hey... is that my phone?” So, she had noticed. “Give it back!” “Look sis, I was going to…
"That Boy"
I slipped on my favorite pair of worn jeans and my black sequined tank top. I took my sister’s cell phone off of her bed and put it in my pocket. My headphones…
It's Time to Stop the Gorgeous People
I’d been sitting in a trance at my lunch table, as usual, when a voice rang out over the noise. “Do you mind if we sit here?” I looked up, a little startled…
Everything Happens
Maybe everything does happen for a reason. Or maybe, my sadistic side answered, it just happens so everyone can laugh at you behind your back. Ouch. Pain…
Good morning
I kicked my locker again, cursing underneath my breath as I finally yanked it open. As I got my books, I was deafened by a loud squeal from my right. I looked…
Silence Can Explode
Everyone cared at first. Those first few months fly by with doctor’s visits, shaking heads, examinations, therapists, and rolling tears. No, no tears from me…
I'll Take That Bet
About an hour later we boarded the busses. It was percussion and tubas on the last bus. I sat by my best friend Matt (a tuba player) and Kylie. “How excited…
What Really Happens At Band Camp
I hit snooze on my alarm, while I tossed over to look out the window. It was early, and it was still summer. It was 6:00 am, July 26th, and it was Westmount…
Jay's Doubt
Jay, Simon and Beth followed the stranger as he made his way through the park. Seabrook Park was a vast green space, one of the few areas the state had…
first time in the backyard
It was a mistake. an accident,really they were climbing a tree,being childish he misstepped and fell,dragging her along,falling on top of him. they were…