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October 1, 2023 Reflection

In "X," Kimberly Madura explores the transient joy of achieving a momentary desire, highlighting the immediate yet burning satisfaction of fulfillment and its fleeting nature.

My Fortress, My Divine Heritage

September 30, 2023 Resilience Sacrifice

In Sochukwu Ivye’s poem My Fortress, My Divine Heritage, the imagery of a steadfast castle embodies resilience and sacrifice. The fortress, standing tall amidst danger, ...

Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet

September 28, 2023 Science Fiction

Ronald Wolff’s short fiction Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet chronicles an interstellar assessment of Planet 5C893, a remarkable Earth-like world discovered centuries ago. The narrative ...

Fifth Man in the Room

September 25, 2023 Non-Fiction Spiritual

In George Frost's short non-fiction Fifth Man in the Room, the narrative intertwines a late-night health crisis with the stress of an unresolved online assignment. ...

No Swimming

September 23, 2023 Flash Fiction Humor

In Diane Webster’s flash fiction No Swimming, a police officer encounters a man who disregards a "No Swimming" sign and continues to swim in a ...

His Butterfly

September 22, 2023 Childhood Flash Fiction Memories

In Thomas Elson's flash fiction His Butterfly, a seventy-eight-year-old man momentarily escapes his physical ailments and current reality, reverting to a traumatic childhood memory. As ...

My Wake Up Call

September 20, 2023 History Holocaust

Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of ...

Purged

September 18, 2023 Flash Fiction

In Lori Carson’s flash fiction Purged, a once-organized closet has descended into chaotic disarray. The narrative vividly depicts the scattered hats, mismatched shoes, and crumpled ...

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 ...

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