February 19, 2024

angel wings on blackground

I want to go back to that night. Just for a moment. Just to escape. 

Bailey Middleton

a cup of floating blue liquid

I walk down Colonial Ave. on my way to my favorite coffee shop, Cafe Stella. They’re open from 6:30 a.m. — 10 p.m.

Ella Powell

makeup products

I was in Sephora over winter break, looking for a new perfume, when a couple of girls who could not be any older than 11 shoved past me to get to t

Lindsey Smith

band on stage

I am fifteen years old and sitting in my dining room.

Susannah Baker

snow

We all know what happens to the body when it reaches the end of life.

Miriella Jiffar

blonde girl and pink background

It’s 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Jordan Coleman

letter surrounded by flower

Dear Beloved Reader, 

I am no stranger to the Unexpected. In fact, we are now old friends, but we weren’t always so friendly. 

Jasmine Wang

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