Short Stories

In "Well It's Lyin' Time Again" by Lee Hammerschmidt, Colonel Rodrigo seeks the expertise of Carmen Laveau, a descendant of the Queen of Voodoo, to extract the truth from a captured rebel. Conventional methods have failed, leaving them desperate for ...

In "Premier Sin" by Dany Keagan, a desperate escape through a rain-soaked forest leaves the protagonist on the brink of collapse. As they pause to catch their breath, the instinct to cry out is suppressed, knowing any sound could betray ...

In Ellis Shuman's short story "The Last Elephant," Ethan eagerly anticipates a school outing to the zoo with his friends, marking off days until the big event. The excitement peaks as they arrive and are introduced to a zoo employee, ...

In Relapse by Cheryl Snell, a narrator trapped in a psychiatric hospital wrestles with her distorted perceptions, denying accusations from her family while struggling with her own reality. The unsettling environment reflects her fractured mind.

In "Goree Island," James Roth crafts a compelling creative non-fiction piece that takes readers on a poignant journey through Senegal’s historical landscape. Through vivid descriptions and personal observations, Roth contrasts the vibrant local commerce with the solemn history of the ...

Dive into the heartwarming tale of "Crunch" by Doug Hawley, where a man with a modest job and a woman with an impressive academic background prove that love conquers all, inspiring readers to embrace unconventional paths to happiness.

Discover the timeless tale of faith and redemption in 'The Woman at The Well' by Mark Ready. Through a divine encounter, witness the awakening of a weary heart, as the living water offered by Jesus brings forth a wellspring of ...

Evie Groch's short story, Under the Radar, follows a character who must sift through a stack of impressive resumes to choose the right person to meet in real life. The story explores the tension between paper qualifications and genuine human ...