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Sonnet 138
Sonnet 138

Ginjupalli pens a meta story— one that depicts her unwavering devotion to the art of writing.

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Writing ContestMahija GinjupalliApril 16, 2021creative, Short Story, Writing, Shakespeare
Frictional Forces
Frictional Forces

Armendariz shares a creative poem about friction

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Writing ContestJoanna ArmendarizApril 16, 2021poetry, creative, nature
Annie Hathway
Annie Hathway

Nigam shares a spooky short story about a mysterious Ms. Annie Hathway.

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Writing ContestJosh NigamApril 16, 2021Creative Fiction, horror, halloween, spooky
superimposition
superimposition

Verghese reflects on a personal connection in this science-laden poem.

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Writing ContestRebekah VergheseApril 16, 2021poetry, space, astronomy
Made of Scorch Marks
Made of Scorch Marks

In this fantasy story excerpt, Xiong introduces Danny, a Fledgling trainee hiding a dangerous ability and an even more dangerous secret.

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Writing ContestGrace XiongApril 15, 2021Creative Fiction, Short Story, Fantasy
Duchenne
Duchenne

Thomas tells a story about the Duchenne smile, young love, and a rainy day’s revelation.

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Writing ContestKezia ThomasApril 15, 2021Psychology, Love, Romance
Oblivion
Oblivion

What would it be like to be the only one left? Cortés explores life at the end of the world with a fascinating perspective on space and the final frontier.

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Writing ContestDámaris CortésApril 14, 2021Space, Short Story, Creative Fiction
The Fight Of Their Lives
The Fight Of Their Lives

Davis reflects on an experience with a patient experiencing mental illness, and reflects on mental health and the quality of care, or lack thereof, available to those with mental illnesses.

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Writing ContestParker DavisApril 14, 2021Mental Health, Medicine, Healthcare, Psychology, WinningSubmission
BoGart and BerGman
BoGart and BerGman

What will first contact look like? In Ramachandran’s absurdist play, aliens fascinated by humanity at a distance end up experiencing it up close.

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Writing ContestRonak RamachandranApril 14, 2021One-Act Play, Science Fiction
The World's Loneliest Whale
The World's Loneliest Whale

Davila tells the story of the last whale of its kind, alone in the seas and subject to mockery from the very species that hunted it.

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Writing ContestEthan DavilaApril 14, 2021Short Story, Creative, Marine Life, Oceans, Environment
I want to be a Tree / Quisiera Ser un árbol
I want to be a Tree / Quisiera Ser un árbol

In her poem, Ramirez recounts a vivid desire to be like a tree — strong, steady, and proud.

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U & UT, Writing ContestMaritza RamirezApril 12, 2021poetry, creative, nature, WinningSubmission
The Chemistry of Us
The Chemistry of Us

Conway provides a refreshing reflection on the experiences that drew her to science and the existential implications of its all-encompassing breadth.

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Writing ContestOlivia ConwayApril 12, 2021WritingContest, Creative, Chemistry, Reflective, WinningSubmission
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