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Zachary Kellian

Zachary Kellian is an Irish-American author currently residing in Seattle, Washington. He is the editor of Orca: A Literary Journal and has published numerous short stories over the last few years dealing with identity, human nature, and the universal struggle to find hope. He is finalizing edits on his first novel. You can follow him, his travels, and his dog on Instagram/Twitter: @zackellian

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Short Fiction
 4 min

Scotch 80s

Zachary Kellian

On a bright Nevada morning, weak with wanting and sun-stricken, Matías was reminded of all his dreams. He hadn't dreamt in years; any glimpse of the future had become clouded by the neon-radiation ...  [+]
Winner - Jury Principal 2023
Short Fiction
Portrait Sorrow  4 min

Comfort

Zachary Kellian

The kitten-shaped egg timer on the corner of the mattress beeps and they switch positions. Now she is cradling him. His head rests on her slender left arm; her right arm she drapes around his waist ...  [+]
Short Fiction