Caerule Excerpt

The trees around her extended into darkness, massive branches full of leaves spreading out in every direction, pelted by raindrops as they splattered across viridian fans. When she looked up, she saw a similar sight: trees curving into the black above, not even a speck of stars peering through the…

There Are Spiders In My Eyes

Sometimes there are spiders in my eyes. I see the black shapes skittering across my vision, prompting me to turn, ready to leap away from the foul creature before it got too close. But they aren’t there, they aren’t scurrying across the grey fabric of my hand-made couch. They aren’t…

Remember what’s important

My mom says you remember what’s important to you. Whenever I would forget to do chores, or forget homework, she would remind me to find these tasks important so I would remember to do them. I did my best. I committed schedules to my mind, repeating them relentlessly so I…

Monologue

I’m not going anywhere. Do you want to? No. No, I can’t. She’s my best friend. But it’s been three weeks. We’re getting married. It’s been four weeks. She’s going to talk to me. She has to. It’s been five weeks. She promised. We’re going to make things work. We’ll…

How to Choose A Childhood Crush

How to choose a crush: He should be the tallest boy around—or at least taller than you. He should probably be the fastest runner in the playground. Speed is important. He shouldn’t know you exist. This way, you cling to any attention he gives you. He should have cute(?) face….