Fandom: Supernatural First Place Winner in WriteSoc's FanFic Competition “This is stupid,” Dean grumbles under his breath as he stares at the paper sitting on his desk, absentmindedly twirling his pen in between his fingers. “Sammy is stupid for suggesting this. I don’t know what he expects he’s going to get out of this.” He … Continue reading Return To Me by Cassy
illusions of self-motion by heyitswei
Second Place Winner in WriteSoc's FanFic Competition Fandom: Bungou Stray Dogs The water laps softly at his shoes, swirling around his feet; the wind ruffles his hair. Before him, the ocean stretches as far and wide as the eye could see, a vast expanse of orange spilling from the setting sun. Atsushi closes his eyes, … Continue reading illusions of self-motion by heyitswei
Hour Hands, Minute Mends by infernoforte
Third Place Winner in WriteSoc’s FanFic Competition Fandom: Love, Rosie (2014) Back in November 2006, Rosie was sick. Going through so much time that she didn't manage to remember, she grasped on the idea that she had amnesia, just like the doctors had said. She woke up in a hospital bed, pain in her eyes … Continue reading Hour Hands, Minute Mends by infernoforte
Bats
By Hasya Fatiha (Nature poetry contest) We gather outside the Deer Cave Hoods of our raincoats flipped up Posing for pictures As the tour guide drones on. The overwhelming smell of guano The sound of trickling water. And within the rank darkness, The wings of three million bats shudder. We laugh and jostle and threaten … Continue reading Bats
Nature
By Xin Yi Tan (Nature poetry contest) Mother, Oh mother Without you my world ain’t no smoother Nature, Oh nature Without you the world ain’t greater In darkness I see The light with glee Where teardrops you cried Was rainbow beside Nature’s my mother Mother’s my nature Whoever breaks either Shall always be in fever
Dusk
By Muleba Lelani (Nature Poetry Contest Winner) Sun and moon clash in the sky and paint the world so calmingly bright Held by a beauty they share together Silently screaming that it must be felt so slowly that time stops and the world recollects itself Being able to breathe it into the depth of your … Continue reading Dusk
Untitled 2 (by Little Things contest)
By Joel Wong Honourable Mentions Side Note: The entry was edited for clarity. An endless whiteness stood before him, he stared at it, although it was a wall filled with chaotic ruggedness and ridges, the white paint that blanketed it seemed to give his vision a bridge beyond these imperfections and made the view a … Continue reading Untitled 2 (by Little Things contest)
Untitled (by Little Things contest)
by Mohammad Adil Khan Honourable Mentions Side Note: The entry was edited for clarity. In my spare time, I like to take walks in the woods. I dedicate these moments to contemplation and seeing the world around me. I walk alone, and in silence. In the past, I would have seen this as a waste … Continue reading Untitled (by Little Things contest)
Your Mere Presence is Enough
By Natasha Sia Honourable Mentions Side Note: The entry was edited for clarity. I stepped through the front gate, overtaking everyone in front of me with my widest stride, the morning breeze spread across my face. I kept my gaze forward, focusing on the stairs under the dim light of dawn, and started to climb … Continue reading Your Mere Presence is Enough
In My Pocket
By Yasmin Nasharuddin 2nd Place Winner Side Note: The entry was edited for clarity. i carry coins lined in silver a sliver of small change i am to make i carry keys edged with stagger a reminder for all the granted i take i carry ringtones of laughter of sombre of bitter words that i … Continue reading In My Pocket