But, What If the System Is Completely Broken?

…protesters are milling around, trying to get organized…

Many of them aren’t quite sure what they’ll be protesting about…

Signs are passed out—a few folks leave in a huff—a few shrug—most get ready to march…

The protest goes through its planned course and only five people are…

By Alexander Zoltai

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Dandelions and Magnolia

Alex decides to find out why his class mate Maggie is so upset, the reason he could never have imagined in his wildest dreams!

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…healing magic of a dandelion spreads as its seeds parachute on the wind.’ Alex thought as he gazed across the meadow. Studded with the yellow flowers and fairy clocks of dandelions…

By Mason Bushell

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Inka’s Curse Part 32: Burned

…all revealed in my defeat, my capture, ignoring the cries of misery and crimson cheeks of sorrow that my face adorned. They were going to kill me, and they loved it. Heavy feet walked closer, and some part of me knew that he hauled a bucket of water. My imminent death was approaching swiftly, but I kneeled there, wounded hands grabbing at the ground, unable to do…

By Cristina Collazo

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The Window Of A Freaking Mind

…the freaking window a dead carcass was observed being carried by a mob of vultures. The creaking sound of the crickets in the evening of the dusk vaporized the heat and a slight breeze of the evening air crossed passed through the window. The Jazz was playing in the stereo and a slight blue tinge of the curtain touched the floor. The deer-head with its antler horn was hung in the room above and a brownish leather jacket on the wooden beam reflected the dust in…

By Sushant Thapa

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Inka’s Curse Part 31: Trial

…roared, fists raised, chanting as two people stepped forward and gripped onto each of my arms. I struggled against their painful holds, sobs breaking free as they jerked me out of the chamber and through the halls. Everyone walking in the halls stopped, see as my withering pleading body was forcibly dragged and pulled towards my premature…

By Cristina Collazo

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Get Back on the Horse

…was a good friend. Amie met her at choir practice. The two girls were a perfect match. Barbara was tall, Amie was short, Barbara lived on a farm, Amie lived in a high-rise condominium, Barbara wore blue jeans and boots and, except for today, Amie wore dresses and patent-leather sandals. Opposites attract and they certainly…

By Robert L. Scarry

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An Image of the Past

This small writing is dedicated to those who suffer the anguish of "losing" a loved one.

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…me. It wouldn’t bother me; you would not be disturbing me at all. I am not concentrating on the paper; it just looks that way. Actually, I am watching you while reminiscing about days gone by, and realizing there are no “do overs” in this life. I wish there were... we had such good…


By Robert L. Scarry

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Inka’s Curse Part 30: Betrayal

…cry passionately, fighting against the chains with difficulty restraining me in place. “Please, stop, I can’t! I know what you’ve done. You’re a monster. How can you do this to Rachel and all those others?”

She convulsively tightened her unbreakable hold of Rachel’s ragged fur and thrust her down again. Her erratic movements were growing slowly. Weak. Twitches more than…

By Cristina Collazo

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