Teen / Stories
“Tomorrow, when I get better, I’ll take Ziyao to school.” “Tomorrow?” said the daughter, “Why, certainly. If you get better.” “I take good care of children.”
Teen / Stories
The periodic crunch of feet digging into the snow resounded throughout the grim atmosphere. The milky light from the orb in the night up above showered a lone warrior in its glory. The glistening armor encased his left shoulder and left pectoral muscle while exposing his right side to the tenacious stings of the cold. [...]
Teen / Stories
I had only flown once in my life and that was to Disneyland when I was seven. Today the clouds were beneath me and my head was spinning trying to put the pieces back together of about these past three weeks. The plane was coming to a gradual descent as I woke up from my [...]
Teen / Stories
I feared I would go insane if I stayed in this wretched place, but the contract was already signed. There was nothing to be done. The wind howled in my ears, mocking the screams I had to hear every day. I grit my teeth as the bone-chilling cold swept through the Bastille, filling the air [...]
Teen / Stories
Skylar woke up very happy one morning, because it was her 16th Birthday. Becoming sixteen was a big deal to her, and she wanted to make the very best out of it. She went downstairs, walking past her mother who was in the kitchen, herr mother was just simply sitting there and did not say [...]
Teen / Stories
Conor is gone from me, and no matter how many times I’ve tried, I can’t get into his head. After catching a glimpse of him in a pub two weeks ago, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I returned in hopes that he might as well. I was dragged along by the desire for him [...]
Teen / Stories
Doomed for All Time? A self-help essay
Sisyphus was known by the Gods as the most cunning of humans. He used his silver tongue to trick Hades and cheat death twice. On Sisyphus’ third attempt, Zeus stepped in, deciding to give Sisyphus a punishment worse than death.
Teen / Stories
The Dangers of Letting Your Skeleton Out
Imagine your skeleton broken and alone in a dark alleyway littered with candy wrappers. Your skeleton wants to get back to you but it can’t. Imagine how terrified your skeleton would be; you can’t even go save it.
Teen / Stories
It was a day I will never forget. The gentle hum of the spaceship was white noise in my ears as I silently slept. Slowly, my mind and body began to awaken. My eyelids fluttered open to the tiny, modern cabin where I was staying. I pushed the soft blanket off of my body and [...]
Teen / Stories
The day begins with the infinite canvas of red and orange, the everlasting molasses in the sky. The color of mangoes hang above seven billion heads as the sun rises for the day.
Teen / Poetry
Guide for Girls Who Walk Alone at Night
One: 3,465 steps from home. Shuffle slowly, shoulders racked with nervous confidence. Don’t look behind you Don’t smile at strangers. Who paused under the gaslights, tinted ochre by sallow rays.
Teen / Poetry
Off to Philadelphia for a night. From Downingtown to Downtown on I—95. Music blaring, GPS tracking, and eyes fixed outside.
Teen / Poetry
I came from Russia Three years ago today I had an interesting journey, along the way
Teen / Poetry
Philadelphia’s Change of Season
I cannot help but to stop and feel the cool breeze passing us by. Through Philadelphia in the North, South, East, and West. How happy are you that the weather is the best?
Teen / Poetry
i’m falling but what can i do? my body wants to let go of you not feeling the spark, not feeling the love. i’m feeling for myself, you’re not in love
Teen / Poetry
an invisible cloud enters my lungs, i take a deep breath, accepting all that it is and will be.
Teen / Poetry
The overwhelming, mentally dwelling, Mind state is overbearing. Sure, it looks high and mighty externally, But internally, slowly dying.
Teen / Poetry
Victory. The feeling of winning, even in times of great despair. Pulling through, even when you think it not to be possible. Defying all odds, even though you have lost hope.
Teen / Artwork
Mosadi Pearson is a tenth grader who likes to draw, write short stories and essays, create cardboard props, and play fighting games. Mosadi likes to use scientific concepts, mythology, psychological phenomenons, and old songs.
Teen / Artwork
Rebecca Uhlman is an 11th grader at Pennsbury High School. She likes writing, painting, and photography and adores music and old movies. Becca can’t wait to travel the world and adopt a bunch of cats someday.
Teen / Artwork
Rebecca Uhlman is an 11th grader at Pennsbury High School. She likes writing, painting, and photography and adores music and old movies. Becca can’t wait to travel the world and adopt a bunch of cats someday.
Teen / Artwork
Rebecca Uhlman is an 11th grader at Pennsbury High School. She likes writing, painting, and photography and adores music and old movies. Becca can’t wait to travel the world and adopt a bunch of cats someday.
Teen / Artwork
Sarah Uhlman is a senior at Pennsbury High School who likes art, traveling, and watching the X-Files with her family. She’s a Hufflepuff and her favorite Broadway musical is Phantom of the Opera.
Teen / Artwork
Sarah Uhlman is a senior at Pennsbury High School who likes art, traveling, and watching the X-Files with her family. She’s a Hufflepuff and her favorite Broadway musical is Phantom of the Opera.
Teen / Artwork
Sarah Uhlman is a senior at Pennsbury High School who likes art, traveling, and watching the X-Files with her family. She’s a Hufflepuff and her favorite Broadway musical is Phantom of the Opera.