Nature of Heroes: "In his sixteen years of life, he had always dreamed of becoming a hero like the ones from the stories." Jack Owinsson had one dream, and he discovers just what it is to be one.

Written by: S.F. Lydon

Cost of freedom: "And like all inspiring stories, it blossoms from a dying prostitute in a crack house." With this, we are told the tale of one Tyler Bindweed as he navigates through life with the hand he'd been dealt.

Written by: Brian Avila Salazar

Loveless Soulmates: "Your soulmate could be your spouse, your best friend, a one-night stand, or someone you'll never see again; they could even be your sibling." Everyone has a soulmate, but what is a soulmate to one that has no interest in relationships?

Written by: Alison Paige

Six Feet Under One Mile: "What separated me from a hero was the lack of the core hero ingredient: good intentions." They say venture deep enough into the cave, you can have your wish granted. It's time for an unlikely pair to see if there's truth to the tale.

Written by: Ariana Dobrostal

Half of Me: "He appeared as he always did: unexpected but with the subtle, foreboding twinge of cold twisting my stomach." This story deals with the struggle of acceptance from the side of the Main Character that has been stricken with a unique dilemma.

Written by: Shannon Yukumi

Snowed In: "I was never the adventurous type, I barely got to First Class in Boy Scouts before throwing in the towel; I still don't know how Jed convinced me to come out here." Sometimes all one needs to find themselves is a nice getaway on a snowy mountain, so longs as things go according to plan.

Written by: Rhea McCarthy