Mirrors on the WallBy Samaria Rountree, Virginia State University First Place Winner, Fiction, 2022 VSU English Department Writing Contest Everyone was busy...
Aida and the Crystal PalaceBy Hamilton Winstead, Virginia State University Her only wish was that her body could be the same as those around her. When she was a...
BoyBy France Archange, Oakwood University A response to Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” Tuck your shirt in your pants when going to school; always...
Troubled ManBy France Archange, Oakwood University Every morning was the same; he woke up and sat on his bed for an hour and a half; he didn’t care...
FarewellBy Aerin Cuff, Virginia State University Second Place Winner, Fiction, 2022 VSU English Department Writing Contest Knock. Knock. Knock....
Fun TimesBy Armani Callands, Virginia State University You see, I got kidnapped tonight. By a cult. But they have no idea who I really am. So,...
Psychedelic CinnabonBy TiShay Ferrell Short Fiction Winner, 2021 VSU Student Writing Contest It’s tug of war between my sweet tooth and I sometimes. Most of...
The Shield Maidens of HafrsfjordBy Sherena Willford [TW// Mentions of being su*c*dal, r*pe, and depression] The Northmen are all standing and sitting together in the...
Destined LoveBy Aerin Cuff Hero and Villain. Villain wants power and loves destruction. Hero wants peace and loves tranquility. Hero and Villain...