Tyler KelleyApr 8, 20217 minWW 4-7-2021: Write a Story About a RiverAs a naiad, Serene lived in a river. It wasn’t a very big river, more a creek really, but she enjoyed it all the same.
Tyler KelleyMar 31, 20212 minWW 3-31-2021: Finding Something Unexpected on an Easter Egg HuntShe pressed her face against the glass and wondered where the Easter Bunny had hidden the eggs this time.
Tyler KelleyMar 24, 20213 minWW 3-24-2021: Two Friends Having a Ridiculous CompetitionMy friend had forgone the typical cup pyramid and was trying to see how tall of a tower he could build with the cups.
Tyler KelleyMar 23, 20212 minWW 3-17-2021: SpringAfter months of cold and gloom, life had returned to the garden.
Tyler KelleyMar 11, 202110 minWW 3-11-2021: An Unexpected Visitor Shakes Thing UpThere were dozens of buildings, all with ornate carvings and decorations that made the place feel like something out of a fantasy book.
Tyler KelleyMar 3, 20214 minWW 3-3-2021: An Alien in Disguise Among HumansThe picture’s caption read, “Aliens Suspected in Spree of Kansas Crop Circle.” I shook my head. Did people even read that magazine?
Tyler KelleyMar 2, 20214 minA Rainbow at SunsetThe yellow leaves of the aspens looked like bits of sunlight captured by the thin, pale branches.
Tyler KelleyFeb 25, 20218 minWW 2-24-2021: The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain PerspectiveHave you ever thought of just driving away and starting fresh somewhere new? How far would you go, and would you go back?
Tyler KelleyFeb 17, 202114 minWW 2-17-2021: An Interrupted JourneyThe wind swirled around me and settled. When he did, the grassy field we’d spent the night in grew silent. That’s when I understood.
Tyler KelleyFeb 11, 20215 minWW 2-10-2021: A Romantic Scene in an Unromantic PlaceAs if the smell of the trash bag wasn’t enough, I had to go out into the back alley which contained a scent so foul it put tears in my eyes.
Tyler KelleyFeb 4, 202110 minWW 2-3-2021: Soulmates Meeting for the First TimeThe dim light in the tavern flickered with the glow of the candles as Michael and I entered.
Tyler KelleyJan 27, 20219 minWW 1-27-2021: A Hike Through The WoodsThe air filled with the sound of quivering leaves, the distant calls of songbirds, and our steady footsteps as we ascended the trail.
Tyler KelleyJan 20, 20216 minWW 1-20-2021: Stuck in a GameFrom the top of gumdrop pass, I could see a vast, dense forest of lollipops that stretched far to the north.
Tyler KelleyJan 14, 20219 minWW 1-13-2021: Two Best Friends Are BaristasAdmittedly, my track record did suggest that I might, maybe need to hone in some of this excess energy.
Tyler KelleyJan 7, 20217 minWW 1-6-2021: Conversation on a TrainMy forehead wrinkled as I tried to understand what he meant. “I move my lips and let the words come out."
Tyler KelleyDec 31, 202013 minWW 12-30-2020: ResoluteHe couldn’t stop himself from thinking of the failed resolution. Maybe he should have made his New Year’s Resolution to stop procrastinating
Tyler KelleyDec 23, 20204 minWW 12-23-2020: The Main Character Is Startled Awake By….Not many high schoolers stay up late on Christmas Eve hoping to catch a glimpse of the mythical man himself.
Tyler KelleyDec 17, 202011 minWW 12-16-2020: Cleaning the Attic Brings Back MemoriesMost teens wouldn’t get excited at an offer like this, however, these offers didn’t usually come from mystical figures. Brigida was a valkyr
Tyler KelleyDec 10, 20205 minWW 12-9-2020: Snow, a painting, and an ex-friendWe entered the warm museum and began exploring the exhibits. There were dozens of stunning paintings and sculptures to see...
Tyler KelleyDec 3, 20206 minWW 12-2-2020: A Young Child Makes a DiscoveryIn time, we had Fidela and I couldn’t imagine going back to the silence of my past. She brought warmth and excitement to our lives...