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Hell is empty and the ghosts are flying

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Loss Memories

Poem by I. Blinkhorn

Spitfire

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Inner Conflict Relationships

Danielle Upshall’s Spitfire follows the simmering tension between Ash and her partner, where silence and unspoken frustration threaten to erupt. As emotions build and tempers flare, the story teases a confrontation that feels both inevitable and unpredictable.

The Cello Maker

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Music Winter

Ernesto Stefenetti, a skilled cello maker, labors with love in his Boston workshop. As snow swirls outside, his hands bring music to life. The Cello Maker by David P Andersen.

Encomium to Low Wage Earners

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Culture Life Struggles

In Andy Oram's Encomium to Low Wage Earners, the poet captures the quiet dignity of those engaged in menial labor. With an aching portrayal of monotony and unacknowledged effort, the poem offers a somber reflection on their unseen struggles.

Patricia

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Drama Love Traditions

In Sally Bonn-Ohiaeriaku’s "Patricia," a woman’s life in bustling Borokiri takes a dramatic turn following a fateful encounter with a charismatic pastor. Patricia’s journey of grace and elegance is upended when the pastor reveals that her long-time fiancé, Peter, is ...

Class Trip

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Youth

In Margaret D. Stetz's poem "Class Trip," the serene image of white marble blocks amid green grass is abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a noisy school bus. The contrast between the peaceful cemetery scene and the lively, raucous behavior ...

Garbage Kids

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Childhood Life Struggles

In Dion Enis Nikci’s short fiction “Garbage Kids,” a young boy emerges from a garbage bin, grappling with the stench and discomfort of his environment. He encounters a girl of similar age, who observes him with curiosity. The boy’s painful ...

Bloodlines

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Emotional Journey Family Reflection

In Zainab Hussain’s “Bloodlines,” the poem explores the complex dynamics between individuals connected by blood but separated by divergent beliefs and values. It contrasts the speaker's perceived rebelliousness and imperfections with the expectations of love and acceptance, portraying a sense ...

Courage is…

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Courage Family Inner Strength

JMD Summers’ Courage Is... reflects on the quiet, powerful courage of those who face pain yet stand strong. Through evocative prose, the piece highlights inner strength and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Ethiopian Prayer

Bob Bussey PAID Poems & Poets Family Hope Youth

In "Ethiopian Prayer," Bob Bussey presents a poignant reflection through the eyes of Abeba, a young girl in Ethiopia. The poem conveys her daily prayers for safety, family, and the freedom to express her emotions amid the harsh realities faced ...

Wishbone

Guest Author PAID Short Stories History Memories

In "Wishbone," Billie-Leigh Burns weaves a nostalgic tale of a woman retracing her steps to The Wishbone Inns, a collection of establishments named after historical queens. Through vivid memories of her youth spent at Elizabeth’s Tavern, the story captures the ...

On Such Tracks

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Life Struggles Nature

In "On Such Tracks," Thomas Harrison Humphreys uses vivid imagery to depict a fierce struggle between man and nature. Through the metaphor of a struggling train battling a formidable mountain, the poem reflects on humanity's relentless drive and the philosophical ...

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