Short Stories
Tell Me Another One
In Lou Raymond's flash fiction, "Tell Me Another One," a crisp fall morning sets the scene for Kacey Toussaint's weekly walk with her uncle. Despite her irritation with his endless stories, Kacey reminisces about childhood fears and the comfort of ...
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Whole-y Dance
In Phylicia Robinson's flash fiction, "Whole-y Dance," a character embodies grace and optimism as she dances through her day on a magical stream of fairy dust. Each step symbolizes the small yet powerful moments that have shaped her journey, culminating ...
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What She's Having
In Phillip Temples' flash fiction, "What She's Having," a woman answers a call from an unknown number, only to receive a chilling message: "It’ll be done tonight." The brevity and mystery of the interaction leave readers pondering the unsettling implications ...
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I Will March For You
In "I Will March For You," a short non-fiction story by Cynthia Johnstone, the harsh upbringing of a boy under strict, God-fearing parents is vividly captured. The tale reveals the severity of discipline that echoes through generations, leaving an indelible ...
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The Autumn of Her Fall
J. Iner Souster's 'The Autumn of Her Fall': A Tale of Silent Struggles. Elethea's inner turmoil echoes, unspoken. Through tear-stained eyes, her journey unravels, painting a picture of fading dreams in the tapestry of time.
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The Visha Kanya
Uncover 'The Visha Kanya' by Mark Ready: A Dance Beyond Desires. As lust ignites in Garstin Bastion Road, Sarika wields her body's power, emerging as the enigmatic 'Visha Kanya.' A tale of intrigue and empowerment.
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No Longer a Damsel in Distress
In "No Longer a Damsel in Distress," Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar explores her intense fear of bats, or chiroptophobia, which contrasts sharply with her childhood encounters with them. She recalls her past terror during nighttime swims and anticipates the inevitable confrontation ...
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Milt and Lil
In Mark Tulin’s short fiction "Milt and Lil," a young child recounts the turbulent relationship between his parents, marked by ceaseless arguments and trivial grievances. The story poignantly reveals the discord between a father’s rigid expectations and a mother’s aversion ...
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What’s Left To Hear
In Thomas Elson's prose piece "What’s Left To Hear," the narrator reflects on the physical and emotional toll of aging during a visit to confession. Guided by the priest's advice to exit discreetly, the piece captures the nuanced balance between ...
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Be Evil
In Dru Dixon's short non-fiction piece "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Be Evil," the author reflects on a life marked by adversity and the impact of parental expectations. Dixon contrasts the Biblical story of Job with personal experiences of ...
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Meira and the Iron Stove
In Alan Bern's short fiction "Meira and the Iron Stove," the past and present intertwine as Meira reveals her deep-seated aversion to stoves, a phobia rooted in a traumatic summer in Assisi during World War II. Her confession to Fredo, ...
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