A Familiar Face The school bell and the hallways were buzzing with chatter from the high school students being dismissed from class. Today was Imani’s first day at Chatsworth High School and so far, she hated it! The halls were too crowded, some of the teachers were mean as hell, and she missed her … Read more
This story contains sensitive content CW: References to racism and prejudice, and racially-charged language. I knew it was not going to be easy with seven white guys to teach before heading out the Golden Gate toward Panama but at least we could start at the beginning since none of them knew anything about sailing. … Read more
This story contains themes or mentions of substance abuse. “There’s always that one person that will always have your heart. You never see it coming ‘cause your blinded from the start…” Alicia Keys and Usher, 2004 I remember exactly what Number 1 was wearing when I saw him for the first time. It was … Read more
She never stood a chance. Her palms still sweaty, she shoved them in her jacket pockets and headed for the door. The background noise of cheering and celebration was too much to bear. She walked faster. Corinne squinted as the sunlight hit her face. A welcome contrast from the dark, dank theatre she’d left. Her … Read more
Eye on the target. Pull the string back. Elbow slightly elevated. Release! I watched the arrow glide through the air, hitting the target square in the center. I looked around and saw others cheering. For some crazy reason, I thought they might be cheering for me. It wasn’t until I turned my head slightly that … Read more