Summer
December 6, 2024
Reflection Seasons Summer
Dodie Ferguson’s Summer contemplates the passage of time and the quiet hope that lingers as the season holds on. A brief yet poignant reflection on ...
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In Another Year
December 4, 2024
Death Life Reflection
Olivia McKenna-Stevens’ In Another Year explores reflections on death, faith, and the search for meaning. Through vivid memories and introspection, the narrator grapples with life’s ...
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The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital
December 3, 2024
Flash Fiction Science Fiction
Jon Moray’s The Marti-an Spaceship Hospital follows Jo-An and her husband as they rush her ailing father to the hospital, only to stumble upon an ...
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A Special Picnic
In A Special Picnic by Lisa Holcomb, Jamie and I honor your memory by gathering your favorite things for a heartfelt tradition. This flash fiction ...
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Malfunctioning Creation
October 30, 2024
Humanity Reflection
Neha Mohajer’s Malfunctioning Creation reflects on identity and the barriers separating "you" from "us." Through thoughtful verse, the poem explores the tension between individuality and ...
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I’ve Already Written this Poem, but Hear Me Out
October 16, 2024
Chaos Everyday Life
Victoria James’ I’ve Already Written This Poem, but Hear Me Out captures the chaos of daily life, from messy rooms to minor frustrations, all delivered ...
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The Flock
October 14, 2024
Crime Flash Fiction Suspense
A dangerous criminal known as "Emperor" takes refuge in a museum, leading to a high-stakes standoff with the police in Vulpes Corsac's flash fiction. Experience ...
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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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