Call Me Mr. Hollywood; Captive Audience by Duane Anderson
I wasn’t wearing sunglass to look cool,
or to disguise my identity to hide from the police,
not that anyone would think that I was one [...]
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Short Fiction and Poetry
Congratulations to our 2024 Best Of The Net Nominees!
DarkWinter Literary Magazine is thrilled to announce our 2024 Best Of The Net nominees! [...]
Dinner With Jim by Gregg Norman
I never expected to have a conversation
with Jim Harrison, but that’s where
an order of lamb vindaloo, four beers,
and a restless sleep [..]
The Confessional by Callum Norman
Olivia stopped and turned back to admire the glorious orange sunset that was melting into the horizon behind her. [...]
I cried in the supermarket by Adrienne Newcomb
My mom told me the local supermarket had a sale on oranges this week. I don’t even really like oranges, but I know they’re good for you[...]
Algorithm by Craig Kirchner
I’m a leg man, never said that to anyone,
maybe Elf, but now both Instagram and Pinterest
are sure of it, and let me know it, [...]
Rooted by Meredith Rose
There’s a necklace in a drawer with the memory of cracked hands, piano hymns, and my grandmother’s bliss
singing “Joy to the World” [...]
Mending Fences by Susan Wingert
My mother’s request was not unreasonable. She wanted a fence. She wanted a fence to keep the dog in and the rabbits out. [...]
Snow Ghost by Stephen Mead
Spirit is the more accurate word, not poltergeist antics
or hints of chill despite the frigidity which first formed. [...]
Stranger In A Black Dress by Keith Nunes
A young woman in a black calico dress with onyx-black hair knocked on our door. She was lithe, with slim lips and penetrating green eyes[..]
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