Short Stories
Now Batting
Frank Diamond’s Now Batting captures the intense pressure of a high school baseball championship. Randy, the batter, knows the game rests on his shoulders. As he steps up, the weight of the moment tests his resolve in this gripping sports ...
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In Another Year
Olivia McKenna-Stevens’ In Another Year explores reflections on death, faith, and the search for meaning. Through vivid memories and introspection, the narrator grapples with life’s mysteries, questioning the relationship between grief, beauty, and belief.
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The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital
Jon Moray’s The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital follows Jo-An and her husband as they rush her ailing father to the hospital, only to stumble upon an unexpected and glowing neon detour—leading to an otherworldly twist in their journey of care and ...
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A Special Picnic
In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction piece explores love, loss, and the special rituals that keep someone’s memory alive.
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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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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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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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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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Percival Primble & the Depository of Love
In Mark Ready’s short story "Percival Primble & the Depository of Love," Agatha Jones receives an unexpectedly intriguing letter at her dreary nursing home. The hand-addressed envelope from the enigmatic Mr. Percival Primple, with its promise of a “Depository of ...
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