Category: Creative Writing
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A Cryptic Duty (Alyna Johnson)
As Chris stepped into the nursery, the soft hum of the ceiling fan and quiet ticking of the clock should have put him at ease. Yet his eyes were drawn immediately, even in the dimness of the room, to what jutted out against its careful calm: the large gallon water jugs set beneath each crib.… Read more
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The Unearthing: A Feminist Retelling of Princess Ixkik’s Story in Popol Vuh (Riya Johnson)
This city is encased in darkness. It teems with unbearable horrors–rivers of scorpions, pus, and blood tear through the land like wounds carved into flesh. From the moment you step through the cave entrance, jagged rocks loom like knives ready to strike, and the air presses down with such oppressive weight that even defiance crumbles… Read more