Survival
Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day
Short Story by JD ClappIn JD Clapp’s short story Little Mistakes Will Ruin Your Day, a man faces the aftermath of a painful fall in a wintry landscape. Struggling with ...
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The Body is a Weapon
In Suzanna C. de Baca's poem "The Body is a Weapon," the human form becomes a battlefield where flesh, words, and emotions are weaponized. As the world hurls its hatred, ...
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Post-Apocalyptic Market Day
"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, ...
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Premier Sin
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 ...
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Illumination
"Illumination" by Laurinda Lind is a poem that captures the delicate balance between survival and the vivid presence of nature. Through imagery of wild vines and voles, the poem reflects ...
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Raggedy Ann
Discover the remarkable story of "Raggedy Ann" by Phil Temples, as a cloth doll defies the odds in the face of a tornado. The doll's resilience and unique charm teach ...
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All the Angels and Saints
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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The Burning
Enter a world on the brink of darkness in "The Burning" by Lee Conrad. As a small town grapples with an apocalyptic reality, the library's flickering fire becomes a lifeline, ...
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The Family Tree
Delve into the heartwarming tale of 'The Family Tree' by Jon Moray, where a young redwood finds solace and love among its forest kin. As roots intertwine, stories of survival ...
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Welcome to the Family
"Welcome to the Family" by Chris Morey thrusts readers into a heart-pounding descent as a character is swallowed by a hidden shaft. The story captures the raw fear and desperation ...
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Like to Call It a Life
"Like to Call It a Life" by Mimi Bordeaux tells a poignant tale of survival in the face of relentless emotional pain. Born into a life of hardship and desertion, ...
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