"The second chapter of the book New Teacher — a true story about my arrival in the big city as a teacher."
I stumbled through the apartment door, breathless and still drenched. My blonde hair clung to my face like a wet veil, the white blouse still semi-transparent and sticking to my skin, revealing the delicate patterns of my black lace bra.I...
"The first chapter of the book New Teacher — a true story about my arrival in the big city as a teacher."
I stepped off the Los Angeles bus station platform, my suitcase gripped tightly in one hand, my breath catching in my throat. The air was warm, thick with tropical humidity, blending the sharp tang of car exhaust with the savory...
"Girl gets arrested at a protest and makes a desperate choice"
Emily fidgeted with the top of her dress as she pushed through the crowd. She was supposed to meet her sister for dinner but was caught in a large protest. She was visiting her sister from out of town, so...
"In the Nevada desert, ambition ignites the spark – but every desire comes with a price."
Her senior class voted Pamela Prescott ‘Most Likely to Succeed.’ Safe to say, this wasn’t what they envisioned.I’ve got this. I’ve sooooo got this. Pamela stood before the cracked vanity in her room at the Twin Tops Motel, applying a...
"Alex finds himself in a precarious position on his first day of work at a large chain discount store."
The first thing she told me when her family moved into the house across the street was that she was trans. She marched over wearing an absurd, pink tracksuit just as I was taking out the trash. It almost sounded...
"Candy-Striper Helps a Patient"
In the quiet corner of the hospital, a young candy-striper named Lizzie pushed her cart down the corridor. She had been at the hospital for hours, her ponytail bobbing as she moved from room to room, bringing small comforts to...
"Justin is surrounded by the quirky store manager and the shy, new girl behind him."
The next song that came on was pretty much the same as the first, only it was cash registers this time. They were in sync with the beat. It was fitting given where we were standing. Melinda cleared her throat."Is...
"Hugging the Babysitter"
"You're so good with them, Claire," Jason said, handing her the typical two twenty-dollar bills. "Thanks for watching Adi and Jay tonight. This time of year, it is so hard for me to get home at a regular hour."Claire looked...
"This is the story of Maria, a young girl that will soon discover how small acts can drastically change her life forever."
"Maria!! I'm going to be late! Are you even dressed yet?""Almost ready give me two minutes please"Even if she wasn't screaming, I knew she was mad. My mom was already fuming yesterday when I told her the school bus wouldn't...
"A young woman's journey of self-discovery and ecstasy."
Chloe climbed into bed, feeling the day's burdens lift from her shoulders. Her room was dimly lit by the soft glow of a bedside lamp. Gentle shadows danced across the walls. The moonlight filtered through the sheer curtains, painting silvery...