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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.

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 ...

In "The Plucking of an Apple," Lauren Kawamoto intertwines human biology with nature’s cycle and personal memory. The story juxtaposes the sensory experience of picking an apple with a poignant classroom moment, exploring themes of transition and the contrast between ...

In A Good Marriage by E.P. Lande, a character embarks on a personal quest to declutter their life, beginning with decades-old tax returns. As they confront the relics of their past, the weight of time and memory becomes palpable.

In The Man at the Cemetery, a short story by D.A. Tilney, Lizzie finds herself at her grandmother's grave, reflecting on memories of autumns past and the advice she wishes she'd heeded. A nostalgic journey through grief and connection, this ...

In "The Beginning of the End," Martha Mackilin Blair’s evocative short story delves into the quiet yet profound moments of a family confronting a dire medical situation. The narrative unfolds with a poignant conversation about a bone marrow transplant, set ...