06:54

Literary Criticism

by Matthew Trenda

Matthew Trenda gets into a war of words with an internet stranger.

11:03

The Bank Job

by Morgan Balavage

8 year old Morgan Balavage is betrayed by a friend/coworker.

06:06

Really, Diane, I’m Not

by Lori Tucker-Sullivan

Lori Tucker-Sullivan finds herself on the receiving end of strange and unpleasant phone calls.

11:16

Happen It

by Mathilda Matabwa

In order to support her family and all of their house guests, Mathilda Matabwa and her husband take a chance on an unconventional new business.

10:12

Purpose in Pharmacy

by Nsovo Mayimele

A chance encounter rekindles Nsovo Mayimele's passion for her career

07:16

The Breadwinner

by Webster Isheanopa Makombe

8 year old Webster Isheanopa Makombe's mother sends him on his first solo mission to get bread. 

06:39

Santa Never Saw It Coming

by Stephanie Garibaldi

Stephanie Garibaldi’s daughter has a sneaky plan for Santa.

05:14

Driving It Home

by Justin Werfel

Justin Werfel tries to impress his father with a gift.

12:52

How To Be a Drop of Water

by Jenny Nguyen

Jenny Nguyen pursues her dream of becoming a chef, from kitchens in Portland to Vietnam, and back.

12:25

I’m Your Puppet

by Katy Strange

Katy Strange desperately wants to join her church's Christian puppet team.

10:49

A Long, Long Night Shift

by Michael Maina

Michael Maina realizes he's in over his head at his first job after medical school.

Saving Summer Vacation

by Saad Najam

Saad Najam finds peace with his brother.

The Convention

by Abigail Loor

Abigail Loor finds a space at an anime convention.

The Overnight Trip

by Ianna Banfield

Ianna Banfield becomes a little more independent.

Venus and Serena

by Diavian Walters

Diavian Walters shares a harrowing experience on the train.

Genesis

by Daniela Llerena

Daniela Llerena tries to get her parents to understand anime.

Homecoming Heartbreak

by Alyssa Ladd

Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad.

The Solution

by Jenna Ulizio

Jenna Ulizio finds her people at camp.

And We're Still Friends

by Eric Carrera

Eric Carrera goes on a pizza run.

The Bellevue

by Stacey Bader Curry

Stacey Bader Curry plans a heist.