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Traditions

Kelly Piner Short Stories Thanksgiving Traditions

In Traditions, Kelly Piner captures the warmth and nostalgia of a long-held Thanksgiving ritual. As Frances and Dale arrive at the charming country retreat, the setting's festive decor and familiar aromas deepen their connection to cherished traditions and each other.

Flying by White Cliffs

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Memories Nature Reflection

Gurupreet K Khalsa's 'Flying by White Cliffs' captures the quiet reflection on fate, time, and nature.

The Longest Suffering

Guest Author Poems & Poets Inner Conflict Mental Health

In The Longest Suffering, H.R. Harper presents a stark exploration of depression's endurance. Through brief moments of relief and silence, the poem dives into the challenges of coping with inner turmoil.

Duality

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Philosophy

Abdul Abdul’s poem Duality explores the intricate balance between good and evil, revealing the hidden complexities that shape human nature. Through simple yet profound lines, the poem reflects on the paradox of perceived perfection and the flaws that lie beneath.

To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Human Connection Reflection

Ryan Kristian Mims' 'To the Red Ochre Hand on the Cave Wall' explores the link between ancient and modern creators.

Final Regrets

Guest Author Short Stories Flash Fiction Regret

Phil Temples’ "Final Regrets" captures a fleeting moment of terror as Sydney faces an oncoming semi-truck. Instead of reliving cherished memories, his last thought is of an unfinished promise—washing the dirty dishes at home.

Stardusted

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Nature

Kimberly Madura’s 'Stardusted' explores the beauty of vulnerability and the power of natural forces.

Flaming Dance & Death Fall

Guest Author Poems & Poets Nature

Debalina Roy’s poem "Flaming Dance & Death Fall" captures a vivid moment of terror as flamingos, struck mid-flight, plummet to Earth. Their once graceful dance in the sky is replaced by tragedy, leaving the land in mourning.

The Seahorse That I Am

Guest Author Poems & Poets Ocean Reflection

In Dodie’s "The Seahorse That I Am," the speaker likens themselves to a hidden seahorse, protected by a boney exterior and drifting through the warm, shallow waters. A quiet reflection of resilience and solitude emerges.

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.

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