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Piano Player Fingers

Posted on November 9, 2020February 9, 2021 by Parallax-Online

In “Piano Player Fingers”, Yong-Yu Huang evocatively captures the dynamics of sibling and family relationships.

Welcome to the Galapagos!

Posted on October 1, 2020October 6, 2020 by Lilly Tookey

In her piece, Avalon Felice Lee takes you through a funky and absurd adventure into the Galapagos that contains strange bird-like characters who fight in a wacky wilderness.

The Lady Downstairs

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Lilly Tookey

In her piece, “The Lady Downstairs”, Kanchan Naik unfolds the haunted side of family heritage in a busy city life full of twist’s, turns, and death.

The Symbolism behind Driving into an Underpass on the Garden State Parkway

Posted on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by Rome Smaoui

In her piece, “The Symbolism behind Driving into an Underpass on the Garden State Parkway”, Zoha Arif beautifully captures an eccentric character’s relationship to love and nature.

Chance Block

Posted on October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 by Ryan French

Hewson Duffy showcases the atmosphere that a senior in high school experiences through his humorous yet suspenseful piece, “Chance Block.”

Pulse

Posted on June 15, 2019February 26, 2020 by Ryan French

Krystal Yang in this piece explores the voice of queer Chinese-Americans and how cultural influences can shape a person.

Grow a House

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Kalista Puhnaty

Jieyan Wang explores themes of childhood poverty in her short fiction piece, “Grow a House.”

Revitalized

Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by Parallax-Online

Mina Kim explores the intensity and emotional turmoil that romantic relationships can bring in “Revitalized.”

Rivers in Her Hands

Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 by Alex Clendenning

In “Rivers in Her Hands” Viviana Wei explores a mother’s dedication to her daughter, and her daughter’s growth.

Tilt

Posted on November 15, 2016November 29, 2016 by Kalista Puhnaty

Tilt explores a taboo subject seen through the eyes of a small boy. Ashira Shirali uses a childlike voice to depict the hard realism within the piece.

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What is Parallax?

Parallax is a premier high school student-edited literary magazine, featuring original fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays and screenplays, as well as book reviews and author interviews. Edited by the Creative Writing Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy, the magazine accepts submissions from high school students worldwide. Read more.

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Interviews with Jane Wong and Eliot Triechel, and a wonderful new batch of stories and poems!

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Parallax 12 (2009)
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