Christmas Eve of 2010, I was 17 years old and in my first relationship. My boyfriend’s mother gave me a journal, as she’d heard I liked writing. While I have loved writing since I can’t remember when, I was particularly determined to fill that journal from front to back. The relationship was still new and I was desperate to make a good impression. During my … Continue reading The Benefits of Journaling By: Margaret Laupp

I was nine when the attacks started. Papaw said nine year olds don’t know nothin’ ‘bout the world to have panic attacks, but sure ‘nuff that’s what Dr. Jones said and that Dr.Jones aint never steered my Papaw wrong before. Dr. Jones said I was a ‘curious’ young lady and gave me a big ‘ole bottle of pills (don’t ask me to say the name … Continue reading Panic (Short Story) By: Adam Norris

Shopping List: EGGS OATMEAL MILK BREAD RICE CHICKEN LO MEIN NOODLES RED & GREEN PEPPER     Celia looked through the cabinets and continued listing the things absent from the cupboard.  Not much there, but she only needed enough for dinner, dessert and breakfast.  She had the perfect meal planned for their anniversary.  They had been dating for two years now.  She was proud of … Continue reading ROMANCE By: Laura Winton