Short Fiction

Coming Home

Jim Hogarth

Summer’s reign ends, urged by the relentless march of the seasonal parade. Growing purple evenings wink safely off to sleep undisturbed by the cracks or pops of fireworks or whooping wild boys ... [+]

Short Fiction

the warmth of the stars

Kate Lucas

 “You’re freezing.” Her hand flies out to catch mine, transferring its warmth to my tingling fingers as we huddle together at the top of the hill, a carpet of dark grass sprawled out beneath ... [+]

Short Fiction

Home Again

Benny Blue

I’d never really been the “group study” kind of guy. Until high school, I’d always powered through on my own, got good grades, etc.
Then came... 9th grade biology. Holy crap, was I ... [+]

Short Fiction

Tides

Grace Rust

Jane felt a hand slap squarely on her exposed back and prepared herself to berate the offender relentlessly. She whipped her head around, and let her brother have it. 
“What the hell, Henry ... [+]

Poetry

Home

Elisa Chin

I like your cold mouth 
on my neck 
Right after you brushed your teeth 
The ... [+]

Short Fiction

On a Cold Winter Day

Seraphina Wong

The world sleeps under a white blanket, unaware of the emotions I feel as I stare at the empty playground.  A small wind blows by, causing the swings to sway and creak. You’re not here eithe ... [+]

Poetry

Home

Ishaan Khandpur

Long ago I found hope,
In a distant place called home,
People talked of wondrous things,
Like ... [+]