Short Stories

In this evocative short fiction, white space and black lines intertwine, exploring fashion, sensation, and transformation. A man’s musings on attire and the body’s whispers create a vivid, dreamlike narrative of touch, movement, and self-discovery.

Warren Benedetto’s Dawn Patrol follows Scott to Salt Creek Beach at dawn. With his surfboard and a sleepless night behind him, he finds unexpected peace in the ocean’s stillness and the rhythm of the waves.

In a secluded cottage, a family’s excitement over vacation turns uneasy as a mysterious gift bag hints at hidden truths. Tommy’s curiosity grows, but his mother’s evasive answers suggest more lies than linens in this tense flash fiction.

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 ...

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.

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.

A dangerous criminal known as "Emperor" takes refuge in a museum, leading to a high-stakes standoff with the police in Vulpes Corsac's flash fiction. Experience the tension between crime and justice in this thrilling narrative.

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 ...