Author

Amanda Helms

Amanda Helms writes stuff, generally of the science fictional and fantasy variety. Her work has appeared in or is forthcoming from Cast of Wonders, Intergalactic Medicine Show, and the Cackle of Cthulhu anthology. She lives in her home state of Colorado with (depending on time of publication) her fiance/husband and rescue Boxer mix. She enjoys reading, quality tea, and serial commas. Visit her online via her neglected website at amandahelms.com or her somewhat less neglected Twitter account, @amandaghelms.

http://amandahelms.com/

The Second Julia

Marco's "I hate you" reverberates along my electric synapses. His door slams shut behind him, rattling in its frame. "See," Pilar says, "I told you it was too soon. We should've waited till he's twelve." "He already suspected, though." I sit across from the woman whom my…

Truescent Wrongscent

Eliose's truescent is all wrong as she scruffs my ears and her lips turn up in a smile. I roll onto my back, careful not to jostle her in the bed. She rubs my belly, and starts to rasp what a good girl I am. But the words devolve into a coughing fit. The door creaks as Simon…

Starr Striker Should Remain Capitol City's Resident Superhero, by Keisha Cole, 10th Grade Student

***Editor's Note: Deceptively Adult Story. Mature Subject and Language*** Argument Despite the call to ban Starr Striker from Capitol City for "attacking" Captain Thunder, she should remain our resident superhero. Supports, Including a Minimum of Three Citations She tweets cute…