Short Fiction

Islay's Vision

Tony Martello

 
Mountains blanketed in gold, sleep soundly near the undefined line of the nine gatekeepers of Lucia, capturing any sea-wolfs daring upon the land.  These wayfarers end up as prey caught in ... [+]

Short Fiction

War Wound

Mountain Nose

“No, I never got a Purple Heart. Used to think a war scar – maybe on the shoulder or thigh – was cool. Something to showoff at the beach. But that was nineteen-year-old thinking.
“Hey ... [+]

Short Fiction

The Phyrric Victory

Krischelle Aguilar

Hope is her name, because her parents had conceived her when they almost gave up. But her name is a complete paradox. She had started to paint herself blue—not leaving any yellow. An intrusion ... [+]

Short Fiction

Your Regularly Scheduled Programming

Matt Goldberg

Frank and Viv sit down on their plush couch to watch some regularly scheduled programming. The duo made popcorn and have a fleece blanket pulled over their legs. They’re settled in for a relaxing ... [+]

Short Fiction

Return Home

Kristine Chin

I had not intended to return home. I loved Philadelphia: I loved the bustle and the absolute anonymity of city life, being able to walk to my job, and most of all I loved not having to live with ... [+]

Short Fiction

Twists of Fate

Roland Williams

Judge Wright wanted to throw the book at the kid. He thought the boy looked awful. The teenager wore a blue Yankees cap cocked to the side on top of a black bandanna. An extra-large red Sixers ... [+]