Fear

One Rung Down

Guest Author Courage Fear

In Jeff Burt's poem "One Rung Down," the narrator reflects on the moment of stepping on the highest, unstable rung of a ladder while trimming a plum tree. The poem ...

No Longer a Damsel in Distress

Guest Author Fear Non-Fiction

In "No Longer a Damsel in Distress," Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar explores her intense fear of bats, or chiroptophobia, which contrasts sharply with her childhood encounters with them. She recalls her ...

Post-Apocalyptic Market Day

Guest Author Fear Survival

"Post-Apocalyptic Market Day," a poem by Kenneth E. Baker, paints a chilling scene of a world steeped in fear and survival. The poem captures the unsettling atmosphere of a slaughterhouse, ...

How It Went

Guest Author Emotional Journey Fear

"How It Went" by Kimberly Madura vividly portrays the emotional rollercoaster of freedom, loss, and the inevitable fall. The poem powerfully expresses the complexities of grieving and the struggle to ...

Class Act

Doug Hawley Fear Mystery

In "Class Act" by Doug Hawley, the disappearance of Jane on Halloween night sparks fear and panic among the sixth-grade parents. As the terrifying truth unfolds, they experience a mix ...

Bête Noire

Guest Author Fear Mortality

In "Bête Noire" by Ed Ahern, the author unveils a malevolent force that feeds on forgotten memories. With a haunting tone, the poem serves as a reminder that negligence can ...

All the Angels and Saints

Guest Author Fear Mystery

Luke Hannon’s "All the Angels and Saints" tells the story of Jordan, who walks a forest path, haunted by an unseen force. He must remain calm, aware that his life ...

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