Ava Galbraith’s "Plaything" reveals the unsettling dynamic between Tabitha and Julie, as the former's careful grooming inflicts silent suffering. As Julie endures the procedure, her glassy eyes betray the anguish beneath the surface.
Plaything
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Sestina in Spain
Ana Stevenson’s Sestina in Spain reflects on time, loss, and fleeting moments along the Balearic Sea. As the narrator drifts between past and present, the ...
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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 ...
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