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Last Word

September 17, 2023 Love Reflection

In Laura Turzo’s free verse poem Last Word, the final moments of a life are depicted with raw intensity. As the speaker’s breath fades, love ...

Being with Jeff

September 16, 2023 Emotional Journey Flash Fiction Mental Health

In Ronald J. Pelias's flash fiction Being with Jeff, the narrator observes Jeff's dramatic breakdown as he smashes glasses, expressing his inner turmoil. The scene ...

For the sake of the game: 1964 CE

September 14, 2023 History Memoir Non-Fiction

Alan Bern’s non-fiction piece For the sake of the game: 1964 CE humorously recounts the author's junior high days, where he and his friends played ...

Everyone Learns Differently

September 13, 2023 Emotional Journey Memoir Non-Fiction

In Nancy Lindell's short non-fiction piece Everyone Learns Differently, the author recounts a vivid moment from junior high detention, driven by her intense dislike for ...

A Post-Brunch Awakening

September 11, 2023 Family Non-Fiction Spiritual

In Aarti Aria's short non-fiction piece A Post-Brunch Awakening, the author contrasts her usual experiences of spiritual enlightenment with a surprising moment of clarity that ...

Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day

September 10, 2023 Drama Survival Winter

Short Story by JD ClappIn JD Clapp’s short story Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day, a man faces the aftermath of a painful fall in ...

Twister

September 10, 2023 Life Struggles Nature Storm

John Grey's poem Twister offers a stark perspective on natural disasters, showing no sympathy for the inanimate objects and daily struggles disrupted by a storm. ...

The Nest

September 9, 2023 Freedom

In Jackie Chou’s poem The Nest, the speaker yearns to transform into a raven, drifting effortlessly through the sky. The imagery of becoming a mere ...

Passing the Torch

September 9, 2023 Family Fiction Memories

In G. Lynn Brown's short story Passing the Torch, Rob and Sally explore a dusty trunk filled with old belongings. A locket reveals a young, ...

On a Mote of Dust

September 8, 2023 Philosophy Spiritual

Thomas Harrison Humphreys’ poem On a Mote of Dust explores a humbling revelation. The speaker, once feeling like a giant, experiences a profound shift upon ...

Who am I?

September 7, 2023 Fiction Suspense

Summary: In James Austin McCormick’s short fiction Who am I?, a wealthy man fears for his life during a seemingly sinister initiation by an ...

The Closet As She Left It

September 4, 2023 Family Grief Memories

In LindaAnn LoSchiavi’s blank verse poem The Closet As She Left It, the father grapples with loss as he examines his late wife’s personal belongings. ...

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