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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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Dinosaur Footprints
Andre F. Peltier’s Dinosaur Footprints captures a fleeting moment in northern Arizona, where the promise of ancient tracks leads to an unexpected encounter. Beneath the desert heat, local vendors offer more than turquoise—they offer resilience and quiet strength.
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Ninety Seconds to Midnight
As the doomsday clock ticks down from ninety seconds, Liam Kerry’s flash fiction exposes the peril of leaders too proud to avert catastrophe. Witness the tension of a world on the brink.
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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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Crossing Borders
Tayah Groat’s short non-fiction story reflects on her move from the U.S. to Spain, exploring cultural differences and personal growth. Discover the unique challenges and discoveries of adapting to life abroad.
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Would She Care to Dance?
In Julia Hawkins' short story, a chance meeting at a bar leads to an unexpected dance, sparking a moment of joy and connection. Discover the allure of spontaneous encounters in this captivating tale.
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By the River
In By the River, Thompson Emate celebrates nature’s resilience and perpetual vitality. The poem reflects on the steadfastness of growth amid adversity, revealing how purpose and abundance persist through time’s ebb and flow.
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Then, An Ever Present Now
Kelly Neal’s flash fiction weaves a tale of patience and memory, capturing the rhythm of life through the imagery of weaving. Explore the blend of timelessness and change in this evocative narrative.
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Mystery Task
Susan Cornford’s Mystery Task blends myth and science fiction in a world where small metallic capsules are mistaken for ancient space ships. A curious Umpha’s mysterious compulsion to record and transmit their findings raises unsettling questions.
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