Short Stories
Searching for My Family Tree
In Searching for My Family Tree, Scott Finelli evokes a nostalgic 1960s childhood in suburban Maryland. The story captures the innocence of an eight-year-old boy's quest to find the perfect Christmas tree, set against a backdrop of historical events and ...
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Christmas Once Upon A Time
In Christmas Once Upon A Time, Thomas Harrison Humphreys recounts a tale of familial tradition and spectral visitations. The short story blends historical family lore with a supernatural encounter, as the narrator is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past ...
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Animal Spirits 4-1-9
In Animal Spirits 4-1-9, George Wehrfritz crafts a metafictional tale about a desperate gamble to save a writer's career and health. Set against the backdrop of a high-stakes London contest, the story blends satire with personal struggle, highlighting the intersections ...
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This Place Where We Are
In This Place Where We Are, Tayah Groat reflects on the harsh realities of existence and the imbalance between humanity and nature. The short fiction explores the contrasts between thriving and adversity, emphasizing the consequences of human negligence and the ...
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Inflorescence
Inflorescence by Kristen Dorsey is a short story about a woman who, after leaving her high-powered job and a lifeless marriage, struggles with self-doubt and aging as she rebuilds her life in a rural Virginia home, finding solace in gardening.
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We Must Protect the Land!
In We Must Protect the Land! by Geo Niko Villarta, a powerful speech by Congressman Casiano ignites a group of Franciscan brothers to take action against environmental destruction in the Sierra Madre. Their resolve is tested when a tragic accident ...
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We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise
In We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise, Emma McKenzie reflects on a fraught summer spent in a Devon cottage amid family upheaval and personal exhaustion. As her youngest daughter faces the anxiety of starting secondary school and the family ...
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The Swallows and The Sycamore
The Swallows and The Sycamore by Amber Platel tells the story of an ancient tree reflecting on its solitude and the changes it endured when a building was constructed around it, severing its connection to nature and its cherished companions.
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Rebirth With a Dandelion
In Lauren Kawamoto's flash fiction Rebirth With a Dandelion, a girl lies motionless on a neglected street, her gaze fixed on the fading azure sky. As the day transitions into night, with stars and moonlight preparing to illuminate her solitude, ...
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Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet
Ronald Wolff’s short fiction Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet chronicles an interstellar assessment of Planet 5C893, a remarkable Earth-like world discovered centuries ago. The narrative details the planet's physical and atmospheric composition, emphasizing its unique elements—harmonium, logeekium, and amourium. This ...
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Fifth Man in the Room
In George Frost's short non-fiction Fifth Man in the Room, the narrative intertwines a late-night health crisis with the stress of an unresolved online assignment. As the pain intensifies and the ambulance approaches, the author reflects on the frantic efforts ...
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