Set against the backdrop of World War I, this story follows Private Walter O. Finch as he departs from his quiet Campbell County home to join the war. The narrative captures the tension between war’s chaos and a longing for peace.
The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain
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November 5, 2022
In November 5, 2022, a short story by Gary Percesepe, the last blooms of a New York garden contrast with the looming despair of another ...
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Forgive Me, Too
In LindaAnn LoSchiavo’s rondeau poem "Forgive Me, Too," the speaker reflects on the disillusionment of love and trust. Echoing Lupe Velez’s insight on relationships, the ...
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