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Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence

July 3, 2023 Digital Age Truth

In Gurupreet K. Khalsa’s poem "Inflection Point: Artificial Intelligence," the speaker reflects on the evolving nature of truth in the era of AI. As thought ...

My Father’s Map

July 2, 2023 Drama Tragedy

In JD Clapp’s short story "My Father’s Map," a sweltering day in Oakland, CA, turns tragic as an unreliable air conditioner and a simple shoelace ...

Elaine

July 2, 2023 Emotional Journey Flash Fiction Self-Discovery

Gina Angelone’s flash fiction story "Elaine," the mundane act of eating a dry Swedish cracker becomes a poignant reflection on aging. As Elaine listens ...

Elixir

July 1, 2023 Solitude

In Joseph Farina’s micropoem "Elixir," a quiet morning moment is captured as the speaker contemplates their companion—a cup of coffee. The imagery of a "blackheart ...

Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand

June 30, 2023 Emotional Journey Loss Love

In J. Iner Souster’s short story "Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand," the discovery of a mysterious bottle washed ashore evokes profound memories and emotions. ...

Saturday Challenge Showdown

June 29, 2023 Weekend Challenge

In "Saturday Challenge Showdown," poets Robert Bussey and Moe Phillips tackle a unique prompt: crafting a poem or flash fiction about a woodland creature using ...

A Day in March

June 28, 2023 Holiday

In Isaac Grimaldi’s short story "A Day in March," a young boy grapples with discomfort and self-consciousness as he dons an ill-fitting green shirt for ...

The Yoke of Unknowing

June 26, 2023 Family Loss

In Mark Christhilf’s short story "The Yoke of Unknowing," a mother reflects on the devastating loss of her three daughters to a rare breast cancer. ...

The Playland

June 23, 2023 Childhood Memories

In Shamik Banerjee's poem "The Playland," the joyful scene of children at play is vividly portrayed. Amidst a playful midday setting, the children’s collective laughter ...

My Spring Season Sequential Sequels

June 20, 2023 Nature Seasons Spring

In Sarah's free verse poem "My Spring Season Sequential Sequels," the vibrant onset of spring in the UK is depicted with rich, dynamic imagery. The ...

My Cousin Jim

June 19, 2023 Humor

In Geoff LaCasse’s short fiction "My Cousin Jim," the narrator reflects on an invitation from a distant relative, Cousin Jim, who reaches out for a ...

Post-Apocalyptic Market Day

June 18, 2023 Fear Survival

"Post-Apocalyptic Market Day," a poem by Kenneth E. Baker, paints a chilling scene of a world steeped in fear and survival. The poem captures the ...

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