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The Prospector

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The Prospector

The Kitten, Piper

The Kitten, Piper

Kai Jacobson February 19, 2024

Ari had grown bored of their cat, Penrose. Wait. They were not bored. They were just a little sad. Ari loved, and still loves, Penrose. His gray-ish orange fur was a dream to pet, when he was in a social...

A Snowman Can Have Romance, Man!

A Snowman Can Have Romance, Man!

Morrigan Schulz January 16, 2024

I was born on December 20th. I am 3 balls of snow tall and have a beautiful wool scarf. I am one of the only snowmen on this suburban block. This is the tale of my love. It is a nice chilly winter day....

Love in the Bellevue Hotel: A White Christmas Story

Love in the Bellevue Hotel: A White Christmas Story

Kai Jacobson January 1, 2024

  I’m not sure why my family chose to come to this hotel this year; I guess they’re sick of the brown snow-less Christmases we’ve had the past few years. It’s this fancy huge hotel on...

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Let’s Sum Things Up

Izabel Tennant May 2, 2023

“It’s getting boring I tell ya,” complained Detective Y. “It’s always the same thing. Someone goes missing or there’s a murder, I find the killer, then I get paid. It’s never a challenge....

The Struggles of Nurses in America During the 2020 Pandemic

The Struggles of Nurses in America During the 2020 Pandemic

Layla Babcock March 6, 2023

During 2020, the news and concern of something massive was raging wildly across the globe. Either confusion or worry was set in the minds of billions. As it spread wildly from country to country, there...

Hoco Friday Night Lights

Hoco Friday Night Lights

Tyler Maloney March 2, 2023

A night that comes but once a year, not being Christmas, but being something that makes me just as happy, something that I love so much that I wish it would never end.  The fresh cut green grass trickles...

Existential Cookies

Existential Cookies

Sadie House March 1, 2023

Gus was a firm believer that any day could be worthwhile if you made the most of it. It had been a good day for Gus, consisting of face painting, meaningful conversations, and flowers.  And of course...

"Oh."

“Oh.”

Kaitlyn Lambert February 28, 2023

It was just a normal day. Evan Waldo had made it to school early, which was quite the privilege compared to his usual time. He walked through the quiet, tranquil hallways to pass time. Each of the hallways...

War-rld

War-rld

Sofiia Lobas February 27, 2023

After a lot of research in the field of international conflicts, I decided that there will never be anyone better to talk about the situation in the country that is under attack than the person who was...

Leaving

Leaving

Ethan Anderson February 24, 2023

Two bedroom. Two bath. A small garage. Dishwasher, oven, fridge, microwave. Washer and dryer. Carpeted. Pet-friendly. Gated apartment complex with a gym, pool, and hot tub. Strip mall within walking distance....

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