A Voice From the Past

JC Scull's "A Voice From the Past" tells the story of a man who is suddenly reconnected with Hanna, a fierce and unforgettable woman from ...
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What Better Gift

Dee Allen's "What Better Gift" explores the quiet yet profound journey of a girl who stands apart from her peers, embodying the loneliness and resilience ...
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7UP

Leslie Cairns' "7UP" explores the delicate space between therapy sessions, capturing the waiting and yearning that define the process. With a blend of free verse ...
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The Eastside Invisible Man

In "The Eastside Invisible Man" by JP Lorence, an ordinary bus stop turns into a stage for a dramatic monologue. A homeless man, in ragged ...
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Chorus

"Chorus" by Nikki Tate reveals the subtle dynamics of a theater through free verse. The poem highlights the contrast between the actors' offstage murmurs and ...
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Retribution

Liana Cass’s "Retribution" captures the essence of regret and rage in the aftermath of unspoken grief. With powerful imagery of broken tongues and lost love, ...
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Echoes of the Ocean

Nitika Balaram’s Echoes of the Ocean presents a compelling flash fiction story where the ocean’s rhythmic whispers become a metaphor for personal reflection. The tale ...
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An Interview With Stalin in Hell

J C Scull’s An Interview With Stalin in Hell follows a curious traveler entering Hell, armed with a celestial passport and a mission to interview ...
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Faithless Bird

In Faithless Bird, Liana Cass explores the emptiness of a heart too accustomed to solitude. The poem reflects on the paradox of love that feels ...
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The Rat King

Free Verse Prose by Reagan James There's an old tin coffee mug wound tightly around his fingers He's pondering his next move Scheming and plotting ...
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Winter Hibernation

Winter Hibernation by Shreya Chauhan captures the bittersweet struggle between longing for change and the unbreakable ties of love. Amid swirling snowflakes, the poem reflects ...
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