Short Stories
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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Appearances
In Phil Temples' flash fiction "Appearances," Henry Weinstock returns from an extraordinary journey through time, space, and the multiverse, ready to resume the life he left behind as a college freshman. As he faces the reality of unfinished degrees and ...
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My Father’s Map
In JD Clapp’s short story "My Father’s Map," a sweltering day in Oakland, CA, turns tragic as an unreliable air conditioner and a simple shoelace lead to a devastating accident. As Mrs. Johnson struggles with the faulty unit, the unforeseen ...
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Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand
In J. Iner Souster’s short story "Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand," the discovery of a mysterious bottle washed ashore evokes profound memories and emotions. As the narrator reads the tender message inside, the warmth of the sand and the ...
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A Day in March
In Isaac Grimaldi’s short story "A Day in March," a young boy grapples with discomfort and self-consciousness as he dons an ill-fitting green shirt for St. Patrick's Day. Amidst the chaos of classmates in festive green, he faces an awkward ...
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The Yoke of Unknowing
In Mark Christhilf’s short story "The Yoke of Unknowing," a mother reflects on the devastating loss of her three daughters to a rare breast cancer. The story delves into the agonizing decisions made in the face of medical helplessness and ...
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1 Corinthians 13:11
In Doug Hawley’s short story "1 Corinthians 13:11," the narrator reflects on the truth of growing up. Despite childhood experiences filled with typical activities and neglect of responsibilities, the story poignantly explores the tension between remaining childish and the journey ...
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My Cousin Jim
In Geoff LaCasse’s short fiction "My Cousin Jim," the narrator reflects on an invitation from a distant relative, Cousin Jim, who reaches out for a family visit. The story explores themes of isolation and familial disconnection, highlighting how even the ...
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Fruit Basket
In "Fruit Basket," a short story by Marco Etheridge, a woman finds herself on the Number 60 Straßenbahn, observing a rain-soaked cityscape. The cold, gray surroundings contrast with her sense of comfort within the tram, creating a moment of quiet ...
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