Second Place Winner!
The Vanity Written by: Tara Clark Mary sat on the edge of her grandmothers' bed, sadly looking around the newly emptied room. She was happy to finally get her own…
First Place Winner!
A King, An Ogre and A Festival Written by: Bob Brumfield High up on a mountain, there was a kingdom of Minutians ruled by his Majesty, good King Bill, and…
All To Know Him
Written by DeAnna Erdmann I wish I had never even dated him. He is a lying, cheating, controlling jerk who has never taken accountability for anything! I screamed at myself…
Wishes
Written by Tara Clark As I walked across the beach, pondering my boring life, I caught the sun glinting off something shining in the sand. I bent down and gently…
The Rumor
Written by Trina Mioner Old people used to call people like me odd birds. You can fit a round peg in a square hole, but it never feels right. I…
What Am I Doing Here?
Written by Bob Brumfield Yesterday was pretty much like every other day in my humdrum life with one small exception. I awoke to the clamor of my alarm reminding me…
Little Larry and the Magic Mouse
Written by: L Michael Schecter, DMD Once upon a time, well maybe twice upon a time, there was a skinny hapless little Jewish kid we will call Larry. All of…
The Rapture
Written by: DeAnna Erdmann I woke up to the sun streaming in from a crack in the curtains. Just my luck, it shone directly onto my face, forcing its way…
Someday
I tickled myself when I walked in the room and saw this chestnut-colored woman with unkempt hair standing behind the desk that Mr. Keller my 12th grade English teacher usually…
My Stupid Trauma
Written by Lynnette Hager If you have been in the military for any length of time then you are familiar with acronyms. If able, they will turn any group of…