Author Archives: tributaryjournal

Caleb Hipple  We sit around my lack of medication  and a bonfire begging to be pissed  out. Can’t even prop my feet, my decision—  the desire for warmth somehow a discussion.  I ignore how my parents dismiss   change, unless it’s in a foot.  The fabric sky pinholes over  as I leave, long enough toContinue reading “Junk Drawer “

Liz Shaffer  I tip-toed up the wide staircase to my bedroom across from Aunt Freddie’s, the dark wood creaking under my calloused feet. Aunt Freddie and I had sleepovers every week. We would start with a game of pirates or fairies outside, eat dinner, have a nice bubble bath, and end with a story beforeContinue reading “I Always Loved The Black Cat “

Abigail Mooneyhan  The Kit-Cat clock’s tail swung back and forth on the paisley print wall. Its classic smile, painted in thick, black paint, had chipped edges. Alyssa Jean gave the old relic a new home in her upscale Pittsburgh apartment; she managed to snag it when they cleaned out her dad’s house when he passedContinue reading “Top Dead Center “

Rylee Delaney