Short Stories

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 ...

In Diane Webster’s flash fiction No Swimming, a police officer encounters a man who disregards a "No Swimming" sign and continues to swim in a pond. Despite repeated warnings, the man remains unperturbed, showcasing a stubborn defiance and highlighting the ...

In Lori Carson’s flash fiction Purged, a once-organized closet has descended into chaotic disarray. The narrative vividly depicts the scattered hats, mismatched shoes, and crumpled garments as a dramatic upheaval, contrasting sharply with the previous state of meticulous order, highlighting ...

In Ronald J. Pelias's flash fiction Being with Jeff, the narrator observes Jeff's dramatic breakdown as he smashes glasses, expressing his inner turmoil. The scene turns harrowing when Jeff uses a shard to slit his wrist, leading to an urgent ...

Alan Bern’s non-fiction piece For the sake of the game: 1964 CE humorously recounts the author's junior high days, where he and his friends played croquet—sometimes for money—in a twist on the game’s genteel reputation. Set in 1964, it’s a ...

Short Story by JD ClappIn JD Clapp’s short story Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day, a man faces the aftermath of a painful fall in a wintry landscape. Struggling with injuries and a growing sense of urgency, he must confront ...