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A Special Picnic

November 19, 2024 Family Memories

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 ...

Malfunctioning Creation

October 30, 2024 Humanity Reflection

Neha Mohajer’s Malfunctioning Creation reflects on identity and the barriers separating "you" from "us." Through thoughtful verse, the poem explores the tension between individuality and ...

I’ve Already Written this Poem, but Hear Me Out

October 16, 2024 Chaos Everyday Life

Victoria James’ I’ve Already Written This Poem, but Hear Me Out captures the chaos of daily life, from messy rooms to minor frustrations, all delivered ...

The Flock

October 14, 2024 Crime Flash Fiction Suspense

A dangerous criminal known as "Emperor" takes refuge in a museum, leading to a high-stakes standoff with the police in Vulpes Corsac's flash fiction. Experience ...

The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain

October 9, 2024 Fiction History War

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this story follows Private Walter O. Finch as he departs from his quiet Campbell County home to ...

Sestina in Spain

October 4, 2024 Love Reflection

Ana Stevenson’s Sestina in Spain reflects on time, loss, and fleeting moments along the Balearic Sea. As the narrator drifts between past and present, the ...

Dinosaur Footprints

September 25, 2024 Everyday Life

Andre F. Peltier’s Dinosaur Footprints captures a fleeting moment in northern Arizona, where the promise of ancient tracks leads to an unexpected encounter. Beneath the ...

Ninety Seconds to Midnight

September 19, 2024 Flash Fiction Politics

As the doomsday clock ticks down from ninety seconds, Liam Kerry’s flash fiction exposes the peril of leaders too proud to avert catastrophe. Witness the ...

Midnight Passion

September 18, 2024 Nature Romance

Odessa Gheeneil’s poem captures a serene night where classic rituals blend with nature. The scent of cedar, the touch of berry stains, and the blooming ...

Crossing Borders

September 16, 2024 Adventure Non-Fiction

Tayah Groat’s short non-fiction story reflects on her move from the U.S. to Spain, exploring cultural differences and personal growth. Discover the unique challenges and ...

Would She Care to Dance?

September 13, 2024 Fiction Romance

In Julia Hawkins' short story, a chance meeting at a bar leads to an unexpected dance, sparking a moment of joy and connection. Discover the ...

Bhami

September 11, 2024 Chaos Internal Struggles

Mimi Bordeaux’s Bhami takes readers on a surreal, feverish journey through disorienting sensations, blending fragmented thoughts with visceral imagery. The poem captures a chaotic internal ...

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