Nineteen, Twenties…Voicemail to Mom
Short Story At twenty years old I imagined myself a famous writer who would have to drop out of college as a result of the insane success of my book. I would be...
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POC Problems
Spoken Word Every person of color’s favorite question to be asked is: “What are you?” “WHAT am I?” Well, I can be whatever you want me to be, baby. Nah, let me tell...
Misjudged – Part Six
Serial Story Scarlett’s face was turning scarlet, looking like she was about to explode. Before she could, Greyson stepped between her and Tommy’s dad, Arnold. “Sir,” began Greyson, “Is Tommy implying that you’re an...
Amongst Friends
Drama Jennifer stared at the TV screen unable to move. Her mouth hung open and her eyes did not blink. She watched as once more the familiar face was broadcast into every living...
The Pirates of Diesel Bay – Part Two
Adventure Fiction The not-so-ragged man was yanked back into consciousness by a rapid succession of muffled explosions. He flew from his bunk, out into the hall, and up the ladder. He fumbled through...
Mother of Disappointments
Short Story Jess stumbled breathlessly up the stairs, dragging her suitcase behind her, with difficulty. As heavy and cumbersome as a corpse, Jess pulled her baggage over the last two steps and the...
The Human Comedy: The Afghani Waiter
Short Story Mark and Dana had never tried Afghani cuisine before. They weren’t sure they’d ever try it again, but their friends had recommended the place, which felt exactly like they supposed an Afghani restaurant was supposed to...
The Glass Breaker – Part One
Short Story And so, the cities burned. A plague of fire, ash, and cinder awash between great monuments and temples to achievement, set to ruin by the will of a Titan of Olympus. Across...
The Curtain Dances
Short Story I’m sick of the clock ticking. It echoes through the halls at night when it’s dead silent. Peacefulness interrupted by ticks and tocks and struggles for breath from next door. Those...
There Is Death In The Clouds
Short Story Noxious wisps of air crept under the study door as Shosanna affixed the gas mask to her face. She collected of all the notes and almanacs and put them into her satchel...
