Red Petals - An original short story

Hello, lovelies! Embrace spring with a flower-fabulous piece of short fiction from GL reader Sabrina B., 17. Don't forget to tell us what you think in the comments! Red Petals The wind whipped through the trees, carrying a breeze which sifted...

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Hurry! There's only one day left to enter GL's Fab Fiction Contest

Calling all scribblers! Ya better put pen to paper, pronto, babes, 'cause there's only one day left to enter GL's Second Annual Fab Fiction Contest. Think you've got what it takes to win the top prize--and maybe even be published...

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GL's Fab Fiction Contest is back!

Have you got the write stuff? Prove it! GL’s amazing Fab Fiction Contest is back and better than ever. Send us your best short stories and keep your fingers crossed, cuties, ‘cause there are some awesome prizes—and serious bragging rights—on the line. ...

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10 story starters to get ya goin'

Today is Tell A Story Day. So, why don’t ya? We’ve got 10 story prompts to get you started. Pick one or two or all ten and get writing. When you’re finished, send your story (or poem) or youwroteit@girlslife.com. You just might...

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Hide and Seek - An original short story

Hey babes! Here's a cute short story written by GL reader Leah C., age 11. Take a look and tell us what ya think in the comments! Hide and Seek Normally Rebekah and I change for basketball at five-fifteen, but...

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Fading - An original short story

Hey chicas! We love how honest this original short story written by a GL reader about drifting apart from your best friend is. Check it out and tell us what you think in the comments! “Fading” by Adrianna C. I stare at...

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And the winner of GL's first-ever Fab Fiction Contest is...

In our August/September issue, we announced our first-ever Fab Fiction Contest. A slew of you entered and we read and re-read every single story we were sent. GL editors and interns picked their top-15 and finally, their top-3 short stories. And then celeb...

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Stand Together - A true story about bullying

Throughout the month of October, we’re publishing your stories about bullying to spread awareness and stomp it out. Here’s a totally true tale from a real girl just like you. Stand together By Mikayla S., 13 This year, I’m in eighth grade...

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The Unknown Bully - A true story about bullying

Throughout the month of October, we’re publishing your stories about bullying to spread awareness and stomp it out. Here’s a totally true tale from a real girl just like you. The Unknown Bully By Lauren O., 15 Usually, bullies physically or emotionally...

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What happened to your face? A true story about bullying

Throughout the month of October, we’re publishing your stories about bullying to spread awareness and stomp it out. Here’s a totally true tale from a real girl just like you. What happened to your face? by Libby B., 13 “The first time...

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