Xocoatl (Bitter Water)

by Tod Kelly

Tod Kelly seeks justice for a decades-old prank.

Dulce et Decorum

by Romy Negrin

Romy Negrin and her Latin Club compete in the highest division.

Finish Strong

by Tahmin Ullah

Tahmin Ullah risks her relationship with her mom when she takes up running. 

Love at Third Sight

by Abhishek Shah

Abhishek Shah hatches a plan to win over his fiancée's family.

Luanne Sims

Luanne Sims gave up a semi-successful stint in adult diaper sales and a career in higher education to raise her kids full-time and pursue her creative interests. She dabbles in painting, drawing, writing, and improv, and wants to be an actor. Luanne is a frequent storyteller and emcee at the West Chester and Lancaster Story Slams.

Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is The James B. Duke Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics at Duke University. His work is dedicated to helping people live more sensibly, if not rational lives. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. He holds appointments at Duke's Fuqua School of Business, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the Department of Economics, and the School of Medicine, and is a senior fellow at The Kenan Institute for Ethics. In 2013 Bloomberg recognized Dan as one of the Top 50 Most Influential thinkers. He also has a bi-weekly advice column in the Wall Street Journal called "Ask Ariely." Dan can be found at www.danariely.com.

Go Back and Tell

by Hannah Drake

After a trip to Senegal's Door of No Return, Hannah Drake tries to piece together a family history obliterated by slavery.  

Flaming

by Craig Mangum

Craig Mangum explores his relationship to Mormonism and it's sacred garments. 

Going the Extra Mile

by Luanne Sims

Luanne Sims has to grow up fast when she gets her first real job.

Honesty and Hope

by Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is called upon to help a fellow burn survivor. 

Jon Novick

Jon Novick was born and raised in Fishkill, NY. He studied film and media production at SUNY New Paltz and is currently finishing up his MFA at Hunter College in integrated media art. Today, Jon works as the Communications Director for the NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.

Carl Banks

Wendy Paige

Wendy Paige

Mac and Cheese

by Gabrielle Shea

Gabby Shea wants to impress her boyfriend's family with her macaroni and cheese.

Drumstick, Please!

by Annie Tan

Annie Tan has trouble connecting with her father across a language barrier and physical distance.

Over the Bridge

by Carl Banks

Carl Banks draws upon his past to help a desperate young man on a bridge.

Hidden Camera

by Jon Novick

Jon Novick reveals what his every day existence is like as a Little Person in New York City.

Costume Design

by Anoush Froundjian

Anoush Froundijian is cast in a bit part in the Armenian version of Beauty and the Beast.

Alyssa Ladd

ALYSSA LADD discovered the world of storytelling three years ago. Since then, she’s authored dozens of stories for Houston’s Grown Up Story Time, won 4 Moth StorySLAMs, told a story on NPR’s Moth Radio Hour, and even given a TEDx talk. Alyssa spends her days practicing corporate law as a mergers and acquisitions attorney, but in whatever time that remains, she can be found listening to podcasts while walking her dog, Murph, imitating things she saw on The Great British Baking Show, or trying to learn more about wine. She’s a proponent of doing things for the story and truly believes that vulnerable storytelling and empathetic listening are the secrets to world peace.