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Short Fiction and Poetry
The Terrible Tale Of Mister Whistler by Steven Bruce
Dressed in a tattered green cagoule and oversized yellow boots, Mister Whistler cut a peculiar figure. [...]
The Kill by Margaux Williamson
Bennie turned from Kai to hide her glee. Her pulse quickened. She stayed silent and awaited the push, the pressure. [...]
The Woman, the Man, and The Sea by Ali Arya
“I like the touch of the cool sheets when we get into bed,” the man had said on the first of many nights. The city lights were shining [...]
Out Of The Darkness by William Falo
When I lived with my parents, our house was next to a cemetery. My father claimed it was cheaper to live near the dead than the living [...]
Stranded by Christopher Butt
“Samuel Brown. You killed me.”
Samuel Brown woke up from a dead sleep and banged his head on the overturned rowboat [...]
Parking Lot Princess by Debbie Smith
The parking lot princess sits on her bench perched in the middle of the parking lot, with large suitcases bookending the bench. [...]
Missoula by Marc Egnal
My roommate, Abioye Ogundipe, was both an idealist and stubborn. Those qualities could be viewed as admirable. [...]
The Color Of It by Bruce McAllister
He does not understand why the white heron, that dream-like thing, is there wherever he walks in the canyon [...]
All That Glitters by Diane Funston
I have my grandfather’s ruby ring. It is wrapped in a tiny manilla envelope, tucked in the bottom drawer of my nightstand. [...]
Pride by Rene Tyo
That space on the wall had been empty long enough. The space was to be filled with the King of Beasts [...]
Nostalgia by John-Paul Cote
Harlan felt panicked that far down the dark alley. Something scurried between his feet. His shoes stuck in God knew what. [...]
The Green Room by Hannah Walker
I cannot tell you how long I have been in this room, long enough to commit all detail to memory. Useless knowledge [...]
Beneath Neon Dreams: A Beggar's Choice by Nicholas M
The stale air of the undercity hung heavy, clinging to Kai like a second skin. The incessant hum of the neon signs above, bleeding [...]
Prudence Jones by E.P. Lande
Her face was arresting; it made you feel instantly sorry for her husband. It was not a face that would likely launch a thousand ships [...]
Ex-Boyfriend as The Daddy Longlegs in My Bathroom by Carly M. Uebel
I see you on your evening walk past the diner on Ravenswood. From my perch in the empty planter, I watch as you pause [...]
Released by Clyde Liffey
Soon after the court released me from all family ties, I found out I was transferred. [...]
Loyalty by Maggie Nerz Iribarne
The first dog, a big Irish setter of all things, was spotted after Memorial Day. I knew it was that weekend because I’d gone for a hike[...]
March 19, Seven PM in Dr. Ross’s Office by Rosemary Porto
Allison chipped off her red nail polish, slowly peeling one sliver at a time until her natural pink and white peeked through [...]
Sheep's Clothing by Hannah Birss
Little Red knows that most people won’t believe a woman when she cries “wolf”, not the first, not the second, not the third time. [...]
The Chant Of The Chosen One by Jamie Gregory
The procession grinds to a halt. Wagon wheels leave deep tracks in the snow, and Qaletaqa yearns to follow them back to her log house [...]
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