Mushroom Man
March 14, 2023
Mystery
In "Mushroom Man," Bradford Gyori takes us into the obsessive world of Rance, a mycophile whose passion for foraging leads him deep into a shadowy ...
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A Voice From the Past
March 13, 2023
Memories
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
March 10, 2023
Memories Resilience
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
March 6, 2023
Emotional Journey Internal Struggles Therapy
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
March 3, 2023
Emotional Journey Homelessness Social Injustice
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
March 1, 2023
"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
February 27, 2023
Emotional Journey Loss Reflection
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
February 24, 2023
Nature Reflection
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
February 20, 2023
Reflection
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
February 17, 2023
Reflection
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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