Riptide

This story is by Brodny Iveans and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Mr. Stevens rapped his desk to get Jessica’s attention. “Did you hear me?” He asked, anxious to get on with his day. “Yes sir but I… I need this job, please,…

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The North Woods

This story is by Brodny Iveans and was part of our 2017 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the Summer Writing Contest stories here. Hey J, working overnight again. Leftovers in the fridge, curfew at 9. Love you – Dad Jeannette read the text again from her sidewalk table at Cafe Amrita. Work. Then…

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Primary Lessons

This story is by Brodny Iveans and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. It was Adhama’s first day of 4th grade, her first day at Middlebrook Elementary and her first time driving through her new home of Oakvale. She thought of her previous…

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