Honorable Mention
Life in 2039 Written by: David Harbin It’s 7:30 in the morning, and my alarm clock is ringing. As I turn it off, I realize the alarm clock is talking…
Third Place Winner!
All the Problems Disappear Written by Pete Steciow As a young boy in an impoverished town in South Africa, the days were long, and the nights were longer being so…
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…
Bunny Tales
Written by Lynette Hager Bohman Dear Reader, Be warned this story is based on true events. If you choose to flip through these pages your life will be forever…
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…
A Collection of Haikus, Part 1
Written by: Bob Brumfield Trust In his hand is mine His arm outstretched his grip firm I’ll call him papa Drought Shimmering desert Land scoured by wind and sand Waiting…