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Now Batting
Frank Diamond’s Now Batting captures the intense pressure of a high school baseball championship. Randy, the batter, knows the game rests on his shoulders. As he steps up, the weight of the moment tests his resolve in this gripping sports ...
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A Piece of Summer Sheltered
In A Piece of Summer Sheltered, Carlee Migliorisi captures the subtle beauty of a greenhouse retreat, where a crisp world outside contrasts with the warmth of nature inside. This evocative poem explores themes of protection, nature, and quiet reflection.
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As a Neil Diamond Girl
Explore As a Neil Diamond Girl by Robert Wooten, a poetic reflection on the shimmering beauty of life, symbolized by a radiant lake that offers strength, connection, and soulful nourishment.
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In Another Year
Olivia McKenna-Stevens’ In Another Year explores reflections on death, faith, and the search for meaning. Through vivid memories and introspection, the narrator grapples with life’s mysteries, questioning the relationship between grief, beauty, and belief.
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A Special Picnic
In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction piece explores love, loss, and the special rituals that keep someone’s memory alive.
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The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain
Set against the backdrop of World War I, this story follows Private Walter O. Finch as he departs from his quiet Campbell County home to join the war. The narrative captures the tension between war’s chaos and a longing for ...
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Sestina in Spain
Ana Stevenson’s Sestina in Spain reflects on time, loss, and fleeting moments along the Balearic Sea. As the narrator drifts between past and present, the poem captures a longing for escape while grappling with the cost of love and grief.
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Midnight Passion
Odessa Gheeneil’s poem captures a serene night where classic rituals blend with nature. The scent of cedar, the touch of berry stains, and the blooming white rose create a vivid portrait of twilight’s quiet elegance.
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Percival Primble & the Depository of Love
In Mark Ready’s short story "Percival Primble & the Depository of Love," Agatha Jones receives an unexpectedly intriguing letter at her dreary nursing home. The hand-addressed envelope from the enigmatic Mr. Percival Primple, with its promise of a “Depository of ...
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Sometimes It Snows In April
Brady Rhoades’ Sometimes It Snows in April follows Savannah, a Jewelry District commuter, through a crisp Southern California morning. Beneath the calm routine lies a quiet reflection on aging, loss, and the connection between two women bound by shared understanding.
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