Readers Corner
Mushroom Man
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 forest. As the dark corners of the glade reveal their secrets, Rance's journey takes a ...
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A Voice From the Past
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 his past. Her urgent message stirs up long-forgotten memories and emotions, leading him on a ...
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What Better Gift
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 of being different in a conformist world.
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The Eastside Invisible Man
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 clothes, passionately defends himself against unseen accusers, drawing attention to the invisible struggles he faces. ...
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Retribution
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, the poem explores how the most profound losses are often the hardest to recover from.
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Echoes of the Ocean
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 elegantly intertwines the natural world with the protagonist’s introspective journey.
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Reflections
Reflections by Bob Bussey poignantly explores the theme of yearning. The poem’s brevity mirrors the intensity of the speaker’s emotions as they continually encounter their lost love in both dreams and everyday thoughts.
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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 Stalin. The gates of the underworld open to reveal an eerie, bureaucratic twist.
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Faithless Bird
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 more like sorrow, longing for a faithless tomorrow.
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