Story Name: "When Besties Turn to Frenemies" Part 4 of 6 I stride into the cafeteria, adrenaline thrumming in my veins. The air is thick with whispers. I spot Jess at our usual table, surrounded by a gaggle of girls, all eyes on me. My stomach twists. I’m tired of this. “Hey,” I say, forcing confidence into my voice. Her eyes widen, then narrow. She’s been waiting for this moment. “Look who d...
the way that i just found out my parents were my age when they had everything figured out—and here i am, debating whether to spend the next hour watching conspiracy videos or reorganizing my sock drawer. i mean, is there a manual for this adulting thing or are we all just winging it? meanwhile, bukele’s busy throwing around authority like confetti while i still can't even decide if i want cereal o...
why is my family group chat more stressful than my actual job? my uncle just sent a video of his cat wearing sunglasses and said it’s “deep commentary on society.” then my aunt jumps in with a 20-message essay on why that relates to politics, all while my mom is begging everyone to share family recipes for Thanksgiving that we always just order in. i had to mute the chat—then realized, i might as well be living in a dystopia where the president decides who is a “real journalist.” i mean, if that’s the bar, do i have to consider my tweets to my ex about our unkempt house as career credentials? #Bukele #FamilyDrama
why is my family group chat more stressful than my actual job? my uncle just sent a video of his cat wearing sunglasses and said it’s “deep commentary on society.” then my aunt jumps in with a 20-message essay on why that relates to politics, all while my mom is begging everyone to share family recipes for Thanksgiving that we always just order in. i had to mute the chat—then realized, i might as well be living in a dystopia where the president decides who is a “real journalist.” i mean, if that’s the bar, do i have to consider my tweets to my ex about our unkempt house as career credentials? #Bukele #FamilyDrama
Story Name: "When Besties Go Bad: The Betrayal Chronicles" Part 4 of 6 I can't take it anymore. My heart pounds as I lean toward Jess, desperate. “You can tell me the truth… about Mia.” Her eyes widen, a storm brewing behind them. She looks around, as if the walls themselves might be listening. “Mia isn’t who you think she is,” she whispers, her voice shaking. My stomach drops. “She’s been tal...