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• Nonfiction > Personal Experience
  A Literal Term

  

  By anneke.levine, Madison, CT

  You know, I never really understood the term “heartbreak.” Until now. It literally feels like that. It feels like your heart has a deep fissure right down the middle. It feels like a two-ton weight is pressing right down on your chest. Every time you see his face, hear his voice, watch him ...
• Fiction > Romance
  Don't Wanna Miss a Thing

  

  By anneke.levine, Madison, CT

  They are about to leave; small groups of friends are already eagerly departing for parties where their night will really begin. Their elegant clothes are highlighted softly by the faded lights as they turn their backs on the dance floor and head for the exit. One hand clutches her heels; the othe...
• Fiction > Romance
  Four Minutes

  

  By anneke.levine, Madison, CT

  It is a short walk from gym class to history. All she has to do is walk up several flights of stairs and down a hallway. It takes about three minutes to complete the trip. Those three minutes are the most significant ones of her entire day. She looks forward to them, dreads them, loves them, hat...