Brattle Street Review

Summer Mornings

February 1, 2025

By Kendra Gauge Rule number one: No mental crisis before coffee. Wake up. Feel the gentle breeze of the box fan from the foot of the bed and wait for the alarm that lets you know it’s really time to wake up. Stare at the water stain on the ceiling and wonder when you’ll fix … More Summer Mornings

Green Glass Butterflies

February 1, 2025

By Aleshia Passantino Pain. Pain, Bena thought, as she grabbed her chest and fell to her knees. The lawn mower slowed its growl. Her hands slipped from the clutch of the handle that she had held so tight to. Oh God, not now, not like this. Her body lay on the ground surrounded by the … More Green Glass Butterflies

Brattle Street Review

Showcasing original fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry by Harvard writers. All content is original work created by students and alumni of Harvard University. Writers, Poets, and Artists at all stages of their careers are featured.