Like to Call It a Life

"Like to Call It a Life" by Mimi Bordeaux tells a poignant tale of survival in the face of relentless emotional pain. Born into a ...
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Screams And Streams Of Splendor

In Ndaba Sibanda’s poem "Screams And Streams Of Splendor," a man seeks refuge from the chaos of city life in the serenity of a rural ...
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Have a Nice Day

In the short story of everyday rituals and longing, Ellis Shuman’s “Have a Nice Day” invites readers to immerse themselves in Hastings’ journey as he ...
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Over-Reliance

In Urmilla Kannuswamy's flash fiction "Over-Reliance," a man battles the harshness of nature as the last of his hand warmers fade. Stranded in the woods, ...
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Everybody Loves a Cheerful Giver

Explore the theme of sacrifice and purpose in "Everybody Loves a Cheerful Giver" by King Davey. Delve into the poet's examination of giving one's all, ...
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Death in a Foreigner’s Tongue

In "Death in a Foreigner’s Tongue," Isabella Melians captures the alienation of being lost in translation. The piece juxtaposes cultural and religious symbols, revealing the ...
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Ice to Fire

In ScarletWitch912's short story "Ice to Fire," the chilling isolation of a young woman’s inner turmoil is starkly portrayed. As she battles the cold that ...
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Their Shoes

In Luca Shin’s non-fiction short story "Their Shoes," a harrowing image of a mountain of discarded shoes reveals the deep, personal loss of countless lives. ...
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A Life Like A Tree

Paul Munguia’s prose piece "A Life Like A Tree" offers a contemplative vision of existence rooted in simplicity and steadfastness. By comparing life to a ...
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Manicured Nails

In Ramta Warrier’s poem "Manicured Nails," a dark, sensual narrative unfolds through vivid imagery. The poem explores themes of temptation and inner conflict, capturing a ...
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