Short Stories
The Cello Maker
Ernesto Stefenetti, a skilled cello maker, labors with love in his Boston workshop. As snow swirls outside, his hands bring music to life. The Cello Maker by David P Andersen.
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The Man on the Train
In Michael Barrington’s "The Man on the Train," George is a quiet, well-dressed passenger who takes the same monthly trip from Crawley to London Victoria. Known for his precision and polite demeanor, his regularity sparks curiosity among the station staff, ...
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Where Are My Flowers?
In Austin Fowler's "Where Are My Flowers?," the narrator struggles with feelings of inadequacy while observing a neighbor's peaceful routine of tending flowers. Despite her challenges, she appears content, leading the narrator to reflect on their own lack of peace ...
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Homecoming
In Maximilian P. Siddell’s "Homecoming," Pete returns to a transformed and unrecognizable home, hoping to reconnect with his sister Rosie after years apart. The once vibrant house now stands weathered and neglected, mirroring the change in Rosie, who reacts with ...
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Garbage Kids
In Dion Enis Nikci’s short fiction “Garbage Kids,” a young boy emerges from a garbage bin, grappling with the stench and discomfort of his environment. He encounters a girl of similar age, who observes him with curiosity. The boy’s painful ...
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Courage is…
JMD Summers’ Courage Is... reflects on the quiet, powerful courage of those who face pain yet stand strong. Through evocative prose, the piece highlights inner strength and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
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Snap Judgments
In Stu Ducklow’s “Snap Judgments,” a disillusioned former journalist plots revenge against a man who symbolizes his professional downfall. Using a school bus to enact his vengeance, the narrator reveals a dark obsession formed from a sense of betrayal and ...
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Cutting Discord
In Sandi’s “Cutting Discord,” a character finds themselves locked out of their house and must resort to unconventional methods to break in. The tension rises as they sneak around, grappling with paranoia and the surreal reality of their predicament. A ...
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The Scenic Route, Redux
In “The Scenic Route, Redux,” Bill Tope captures the poignant and somewhat absurd moment of Shepard Frailey leaving the hospital. As Frailey struggles with his recent amputation and exhaustion, he encounters a bubbly hospital attendant and a wary taxi driver, ...
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