The Boy from the Shadow of Long Mountain
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 ...
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Sestina in Spain
October 4, 2024
Love Reflection
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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Dinosaur Footprints
September 25, 2024
Everyday Life
Andre F. Peltier’s Dinosaur Footprints captures a fleeting moment in northern Arizona, where the promise of ancient tracks leads to an unexpected encounter. Beneath the ...
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Ninety Seconds to Midnight
September 19, 2024
Flash Fiction Politics
As the doomsday clock ticks down from ninety seconds, Liam Kerry’s flash fiction exposes the peril of leaders too proud to avert catastrophe. Witness the ...
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Midnight Passion
Odessa Gheeneil’s poem captures a serene night where classic rituals blend with nature. The scent of cedar, the touch of berry stains, and the blooming ...
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Crossing Borders
September 16, 2024
Adventure Non-Fiction
Tayah Groat’s short non-fiction story reflects on her move from the U.S. to Spain, exploring cultural differences and personal growth. Discover the unique challenges and ...
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Would She Care to Dance?
In Julia Hawkins' short story, a chance meeting at a bar leads to an unexpected dance, sparking a moment of joy and connection. Discover the ...
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Bhami
September 11, 2024
Chaos Internal Struggles
Mimi Bordeaux’s Bhami takes readers on a surreal, feverish journey through disorienting sensations, blending fragmented thoughts with visceral imagery. The poem captures a chaotic internal ...
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By the River
September 10, 2024
Nature
In By the River, Thompson Emate celebrates nature’s resilience and perpetual vitality. The poem reflects on the steadfastness of growth amid adversity, revealing how purpose ...
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Then, An Ever Present Now
September 9, 2024
Flash Fiction Reflection
Kelly Neal’s flash fiction weaves a tale of patience and memory, capturing the rhythm of life through the imagery of weaving. Explore the blend of ...
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As One
September 8, 2024
Love
Dibyasree Nandy’s As One paints a vivid picture of love’s endurance through desolation and ruin. With imagery of treacherous landscapes and unstoppable travelers, the poem ...
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Mystery Task
September 6, 2024
Flash Fiction Mystery
Susan Cornford’s Mystery Task blends myth and science fiction in a world where small metallic capsules are mistaken for ancient space ships. A curious Umpha’s ...
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