FICTION

Browse through our selection of fiction and poetry

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PINGU (MY COCKATIEL)

By Elise Ho

A day in the life of Pingu, a pet cockatiel.

“Okay, Pingu!” I say, in that cheery, piped-up voice that gets you excited. “Playtime, Pingu!”

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OTTERS CAN'T FLY

By Aurora McKie

If you follow the garden path down to the flowing streams,

You’ll find a curious little otter whose head is full of dreams...

COUP DE GRÂCE

By Jasmine Frost

This isn’t a story about love, or heartbreak. This isn’t some cheesy romantic, heartfelt, lovey-dovey story that will make you feel warm and fuzzy. This is the story of my life.

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SHE'S A BLISTER & GROWING PAINS

By Jess Giuliani

Poems

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THE PROPER WAY OUT BUSH

By Logan Brown

The sound of a gunshot echoed through the outback, not a soul around to hear it...

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TANGLED IN WIRES & LOVE

By Olivia Portolesi

A poem.

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REFLECTIONS

By Ricardo Villamizar

A short story about the distorted reflection of real life on social media.

A RUSTY HALO

By Xhana Cerejo

A poem

“IT GETS BETTER, BUT WHAT IF I DON’T?”

By Mads Kate

A poem