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January 09, 2025

Poetry Emanuel Diaz

Across The Abyssal River

Beneath a sky of ebon flame,Where trembling stars whisper her name,Two hearts did yearn, a bond profane,Bound by sorrow, love, and pain. On one side stood a maiden pale,Her raven hair a mournful veil,Eyes like dusk, where shadows weep,Guarding dreams that…

January 09, 2025

General Stories Jim Harrington

What If

What If. . . Jolene and I rode into unknown territory uncertain of what to do. The top was down on my Dad’s Pontiac. Music from Star Wars blasted into the chilled air. Weathered faces standing in parched fields turned our way as we drove through tribal lands.…

January 09, 2025

Flash Fiction Elizabeth Rosell

Cavea

The devil is trying to get out again. I can hear him rattling his prison door, howling with rage. I don’t react, even as the door shakes in its hinges. The worst thing I could do is react, the smallest response giving him just a little bit more power. I’m on…

January 09, 2025

Poetry Paweł Markiewicz

From The Marsh

Hydra noblest daydream array of wing the swamp remains enchanted when the homeplace is ablaze and I like the marshes very I wish Apollo’s grace lingered so nicely delectation Dionysus gallant dreamery paragon of nests the bog abode becharmed when celestial…

January 09, 2025

General Stories Nelly Shulman

The Honeypot

“Today’s September 12,” her artificial voice was as soft as melted butter. “Have a beautiful morning, our darling Sophie.” The nest of crumpled linen sheets on the gilded, canopied bed moved, and I stuck my tousled head out. “Thank you, Madame,” I yawned. “I…

January 09, 2025

Flash Fiction Benoit

Too Busy

Like a whirlwind, the family entered the breakfast room, gave their excuses and left. Don sat there, somewhat stunned. He had made pancakes and coffee for five. The smells cheered him. It was his birthday today, and he was hoping for a surprise birthday cake.…

December 16, 2024

Poetry Minjzi

5 In The Morning

At once, both within and without that dazzling crowd. You go from one to the other. Predictable, tedious, careless people. Darkness, and only a blinding light right in your eyes - looking at you. Deafening music drowns and bites your twisted thoughts. Drinks…

December 16, 2024

Mystery Stories Marvel Chukwudi Pephel

I Professional Gamer

This is Betty, the voicemail said. I got your number from Jess. Why weren't you in school today? Everyone missed you. Sorry, I meant everyone missed your noise. Mr. Lagerback taught coding today. Hope you'd show up tomorrow. Or would what stopped you from…

December 16, 2024

Poetry Minjzi

Impression Of Delight

Let me enfold you, among the whispering of the night I say. It’s three in the morning, the end of December. She tensely rubs in and peels off her skin, sour from unease. With trembling steps, she runs from the puzzled reality. Knocks down all ruins and slumps…

December 16, 2024

Fantasy Stories Ocelotlzin

What Is Love

What is love? Anno Domini 934 King’s Aethelstan invasion. A forest at the north end of Scotland. “We need to be faster, let’s go to the woods and try to hide there.” Those were the words of Aedan to his family. The group of people were running from their…

December 16, 2024

Poetry Paweł Markiewicz

A Day From Life Of Klaus Werner Swamp-Man

The marvelous winter has come with the most tender Christmas Eve Klaus Werner Swamp-Man awaits dream august Moment is revealed Klaus a forester lives alone in a clear home amidst the grove In the evening praying by table he enjoyed freedom of silence Oracular…

December 16, 2024

Horror Stories Steven Bruce

The Package

The two men, dressed in hotel staff uniforms, stood before the lift in the quiet foyer. "You never ask," the older man said and thumbed the button. "But why?" the younger man said. "Listen, if you’re ever to take over from me, stop asking questions." "But…