The Past that Swallows All Kristine Wagner Even now it is occurring. Even now our world is being constantly devoured and lost. Lost forever beyond recall our world is consumed by the Past. Most worry about the future, but to do so is the height of folly. What is the future but something that will…

The Ancient Secret Courtney Thomas If the aliens attack it will be the end of society. And if they find out, if the public finds out about the aliens that started the wars thousands of years ago, they would freak out. For the end of human society as we know it, would end.  Everyone in…

Night Terrors Victoria Lane Have you ever been so tired that you can’t fall asleep? It’s not that uncommon. You feel more tired than you’ve ever felt before, you can barely keep your eyes open, and all you want in the entire world is to fall asleep. But, instead, your limbs feel too heavy, your…

Toxic Dreams Madi DiMercurio The day was a happy one for both wife and husband. A family was being reunited after two years of war separating them. John walked slowly up the sidewalk as it started to drizzle. He wasn’t sure what to do but move forward. The pure drops of water falling from the…

Not My 21st Birthday Marissa Bylo “Hi. My name is Jared and I’m a closet alcoholic.” That’s what I should say to my old 6th grade teacher and classmates who gather around a Steak N’ Shake table on the eve of my 19th birthday. But I don’t say quite that. This isn’t AA. I tell…

The WAFE Courtney Thomas St Patrick’s Day, Dublin, Ireland 2001 Erskine’s daughter had been killed just a few hours earlier. The killers, Culkin and Desmond, were Erskine’s old mates. The three blokes had served in the Irish Military together and had even been ushers — (groomsmen as those Americans called it)—in each others’ weddings, but…

Love Through the Ages Marissa Bylo Love was… a tangible thing in elementary school; the special holographic Valentine’s Day card she selected just for him; how they held hands under the table like secret lovers in rebellion of the prude lunch ladies’ rules; their forbidden conversations on Neopets.com. Love was bold, disobedient. He smooched her…

The Ones Who Disappeared Kristine Wagner The sheer size of the entryway astounded Noelle as she stepped through the door. She gripped her little brother’s hand tight as she stepped from the threshold, sinking deeply into the Persian rug. So this was the house they were going to tour, although no one seemed to have…

Of Mice and Mendel Kristine Wagner  “My scientific studies have afforded me great gratification; and I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my works.” Gregor Mendel   There are those few and fearsome teachers who are determined that their lessons will not be forgotten. Instead…