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Category: 2017 Spring Writing Contest

Zephyra

Zephyra

March 23, 2017 by Hannah Tussing 2017 Spring Writing Contest 2 Comments
Rooftop to Rooftop

Rooftop to Rooftop

March 23, 2017 by Garrett Mickley 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Waiting for the Tulips

Waiting for the Tulips

March 23, 2017 by Sue Larkins Weems 2017 Spring Writing Contest 5 Comments
Betrayed

Betrayed

March 23, 2017 by Casey Gibbs 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Black Orchid

Black Orchid

March 23, 2017 by Adrienne Baile 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
One Last Treasure

One Last Treasure

March 23, 2017 by Collier Ward 2017 Spring Writing Contest 4 Comments
Ghost Story

Ghost Story

March 23, 2017 by Abigail Woodside 2017 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment
The Price of Love

The Price of Love

March 23, 2017 by Janiquwa Dais 2017 Spring Writing Contest 10 Comments
That darn dog or how I looked fear in the eye

That darn dog or how I looked fear in the eye

March 23, 2017 by Melissa Iteld-Jurin 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Blackout

Blackout

March 23, 2017 by Sarah Ramharrack 2017 Spring Writing Contest 5 Comments
In The Lavender Light

In The Lavender Light

March 23, 2017 by Jenn Engle 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
The Spider

The Spider

March 23, 2017 by Mackenzie Scherer 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
It’s Just College

It’s Just College

March 23, 2017 by Armeen Noorshahi 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Maarko’s Tree

Maarko’s Tree

March 23, 2017 by Erik Colthirst-Reid 2017 Spring Writing Contest 3 Comments
Ada’s Choice

Ada’s Choice

March 23, 2017 by Patricia (Trish) Perry 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
A Journey Too Traveled

A Journey Too Traveled

March 23, 2017 by Georgia Taylor 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
A Ghost and A Man

A Ghost and A Man

March 23, 2017 by Maxwell Dyke 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Seeking Normal

Seeking Normal

March 23, 2017 by Amanda Kauer 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Remember

Remember

March 23, 2017 by Amanda Blundy 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Dancing To The Future

Dancing To The Future

March 23, 2017 by AL Botsford 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Her Next Move

Her Next Move

March 23, 2017 by Cade Athens 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Desert Diamond’s Everything Cafe

Desert Diamond’s Everything Cafe

March 23, 2017 by Michael Guishard 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
The Journal of Knowledge

The Journal of Knowledge

March 23, 2017 by Natashia Floyd 2017 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment
Partners In Crime (Fighting)

Partners In Crime (Fighting)

March 23, 2017 by Michelle Pak 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
By Sundown

By Sundown

March 23, 2017 by Veronique Manfredini 2017 Spring Writing Contest 2 Comments
Time Watches

Time Watches

March 23, 2017 by Kayla Aldan 2017 Spring Writing Contest 2 Comments
On a Limb

On a Limb

March 23, 2017 by Éowyn Peterson 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
Repentance

Repentance

March 23, 2017 by Myah 2017 Spring Writing Contest 1 Comment
Unexpected Guest

Unexpected Guest

March 23, 2017 by Tammy 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments
The Surrender

The Surrender

March 23, 2017 by Day Howell 2017 Spring Writing Contest 0 Comments

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