Emotional Journey

Nostalgia's Embrace

In "Nostalgia's Embrace," MAOIs weaves a poignant reflection on breaking free from past constraints. The poem addresses a girl from yesteryears, navigating a life once marred by doubt, now liberated ...

The Nine Stages of Heartbreak

Guest Author Emotional Journey Escape

In "The Nine Stages of Heartbreak," Zoë Mertz crafts an evocative short story that delves into the raw journey of emotional devastation. Beginning with the jarring moment of shock, the ...

Tricky Dancer

Guest Author Emotional Journey Nature

In Tricky Dancer, Cher Alex delves into the nature of fear as an elusive and disruptive force. Through vivid imagery of frantic squirrels and bewildered bats, the poem portrays fear ...

Being with Jeff

Guest Author Emotional Journey Flash Fiction

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 ...

Everyone Learns Differently

Guest Author Emotional Journey Memoir

In Nancy Lindell's short non-fiction piece Everyone Learns Differently, the author recounts a vivid moment from junior high detention, driven by her intense dislike for school. Her candid reflection captures ...

The Little Things

Guest Author Emotional Journey

Kaval Naine’s poem, "The Little Things," captures the tender essence of burgeoning affection through a series of delicate observations. With heartfelt simplicity, Naine illustrates how small, endearing moments and subtle ...

Returning: Passage to Perfection

Guest Author Emotional Journey Life Struggles

In "Returning: Passage to Perfection," a poem by Gurupreet Khalsa, the reader is taken on a journey through the tangled emotions of life's struggles. This introspective piece explores the search ...

Shattered

Guest Author Emotional Journey Life

In Destiny’s haiku "Shattered," the fleeting nature of time is poignantly captured through vivid imagery and emotional depth. This chained haiku contemplates the wish to halt time’s relentless march, only ...

Milt and Lil

Guest Author Childhood Drama

In Mark Tulin’s short fiction "Milt and Lil," a young child recounts the turbulent relationship between his parents, marked by ceaseless arguments and trivial grievances. The story poignantly reveals the ...

I Always Thought I’d See You Again

Guest Author Emotional Journey Loss

In Dawn Colclasure's poignant poem "I Always Thought I’d See You Again," the speaker reflects on the ease with which time slips away and the abrupt, heart-wrenching pain of receiving ...

Elaine

Guest Author Emotional Journey Flash Fiction

Gina Angelone’s flash fiction story "Elaine," the mundane act of eating a dry Swedish cracker becomes a poignant reflection on aging. As Elaine listens to John Prine’s evocative lyrics, ...

Each Kiss, a Grain of Sand

Guest Author Emotional Journey Loss

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 ...

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Emotional Journey