Written Tales Magazine
The Secret Ambitions of Heartleaf Vine
The Secret Ambitions of Heartleaf Vine by Gurupreet K Khalsa beautifully illustrates the quiet determination of a heartleaf vine as it twists and climbs, symbolizing ...
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Now Batting
Frank Diamond’s Now Batting captures the intense pressure of a high school baseball championship. Randy, the batter, knows the game rests on his shoulders. As ...
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A Piece of Summer Sheltered
In A Piece of Summer Sheltered, Carlee Migliorisi captures the subtle beauty of a greenhouse retreat, where a crisp world outside contrasts with the warmth ...
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A Few Literary Treasures
Pool Rat
Dive into Pool Rat by Emma McCabe, a nostalgic poem capturing the essence of carefree childhood summers, from sun-scorched pavements to poolside adventures and sweet ...
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As a Neil Diamond Girl
Explore As a Neil Diamond Girl by Robert Wooten, a poetic reflection on the shimmering beauty of life, symbolized by a radiant lake that offers ...
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Summer
Dodie Ferguson’s Summer contemplates the passage of time and the quiet hope that lingers as the season holds on. A brief yet poignant reflection on ...
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In Another Year
Olivia McKenna-Stevens’ In Another Year explores reflections on death, faith, and the search for meaning. Through vivid memories and introspection, the narrator grapples with life’s ...
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The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital
Jon Moray’s The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital follows Jo-An and her husband as they rush her ailing father to the hospital, only to stumble upon an ...
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A Special Picnic
In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction ...
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