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A Royal Screw Up by Kristen Bestavros

Remember those pretty, perky, crown-wearing princesses from your youth? I’m sure you have fond memories of Cinderella and Snow White. Maybe you liked Jasmine, or Mulan? Whichever you prefer, I’m here to prove that the million-dollar Disney Princess franchise isn’t as sweet as it seems. Don’t get me wrong, I love the royal teenagers, and […]

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Alchemy by Maya Baranovsky

Alchemy Maya Baranovsky I twirl my necklace, barely aware of the points pressing against my chest. Exiting the elevator, my eyes meet hers as she stares out from the photograph that’s plastered on the wall. Her bony arms wrap around her thin legs to keep warm; Her eyes are full of hope, but also fear […]

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In The Ocean’s Arms by Caroline Lampert

          When we saw the grey skies approaching the only brave ones that wanted to go were  my cousin Ella, my brother Michael, my dad and me. The other 17 stayed at the rental house. It was a nice day in Martha’s Vineyard until about 2:15. We lived 0.3 miles away […]

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