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Short Circuit #19 is here!

Step into the ever-evolving world of literature with our winter edition—an invitation to explore adventures that thrill the mind and moments that touch the heart. This issue brings together creative nonfiction, short fiction, and children’s stories that move effortlessly between the real and the imagined.
Soak in a Japanese bath that’s far too hot, play a chess game that spans across decades, chase mutant mice on the moon, fall in love in the Far West, or rescue a baby unicorn.
Hold on tight—these stories promise unforgettable journeys from the first page to the last.

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The Coin of Knowledge

Austin Hehir

I have never been a big believer in luck. The concept that success is a result of actions out of our control and hidden to reality. But fortune. I can get behind fortune. For where luck leaves ...  [+]

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A Beautiful Dream

William Susanto

The house was dark. The air was cool. The air conditioner hummed in a soft timbre. The only source of light was the blue moon, illuminating through the window and onto my face. I couldn't help but ...  [+]

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