River
By Christopher Woods Christopher Woods is a writer and photographer who lives in Texas. His monologue show,Twelve from Texas, was performed in NYC by Equity Library Theatre. His poetry collection,Maybe … Continue Reading River
“The Father I Loved”, “Canopy of Protection”, “Aggression”, and “Melbourne Cup”
By CM Pickard The Father I Loved wrapped in blankets, shrouded in dusk’s weaning light swallowed in sorrow’s hold; like a lighthouse’s beam shrouded in fog where haunting memories of … Continue Reading “The Father I Loved”, “Canopy of Protection”, “Aggression”, and “Melbourne Cup”
“Six Steps to Sex” and “Scrunchie”
By Sofia Barreto Six Steps to Sex One, meet her on accident,Between passing period and lunchMake sure she likes you too,So you ask her out for crepesAt three in the … Continue Reading “Six Steps to Sex” and “Scrunchie”
“New Session”
By Ali Ashhar Nascent life takes its own course,a young mind anticipates surreptitioussyllabus;afore the subsequent academic sessioncuriosity add new plots tothe novel chaptershe turns over the first page of chapteras … Continue Reading “New Session”
Winter
By Michael Szela I take the dog out morning and night when it is still dark. The dog sleeps in her kennel, stretches when she gets out, glances at the … Continue Reading Winter
“a deer mistakes the heat of headlights for the heat of the sun” and “feel me now”
By Emelia Cyr a deer mistakes the heat of headlights for the heat of the sun i’m a deer in headlights running from the humming of a car coming around … Continue Reading “a deer mistakes the heat of headlights for the heat of the sun” and “feel me now”
Fading Beauty
By Huina Zheng In front of the bookshelf, my mother pulled out a heavy copy of the Xinhua Dictionary, its pages worn. From its depths, she withdrew a photograph and … Continue Reading Fading Beauty
Echoes on the Trail
By Huina Zheng While cycling through Dafu Mountain Park, a girl sped past me. Her ponytail bounced with each pedal stroke, reminding me of my elder sister when we were … Continue Reading Echoes on the Trail
“modifications” and “ice whale”
By Corbett Buchly modifications 1 what is it to divert a river’s course to detour from centuried habit to unbalance the world through which it weaves, are you diminished on … Continue Reading “modifications” and “ice whale”
Elaborate Fake or Unsolved Mystery – Exploring the Voynich Manuscript
By Visio Roughton For thousands of years, humans have been writing things down on everything from clay tablets to books. Of these many written works, one of the most intriguing … Continue Reading Elaborate Fake or Unsolved Mystery – Exploring the Voynich Manuscript
Werewolf Wednesday Entry 4/23/25
Title: Howl Media: Film, directed by Paul Hyett. Howl was released in 2015 and distributed by Pathé. The plot begins when protagonist, Joe Griffin, is forced to take up an … Continue Reading Werewolf Wednesday Entry 4/23/25
When Boston Harbor was Stained Brown – The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood
By Visio Roughton Molasses has a long, rich history in American society. A byproduct contrived from sugarcane refining, it was a common ingredient in many households. It was a cheaper … Continue Reading When Boston Harbor was Stained Brown – The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood
Werewolf Wednesday Entry 4/16/25
Title: Late Phases. Media: Film, directed by Adrián García Bogliano. Released in 2014, Late Phases is an independent horror film starring Nick Damici as protagonist Ambrose McKinley. The story begins … Continue Reading Werewolf Wednesday Entry 4/16/25
Wednesday Cat Hunt
Kylee Walton RUNNER UP OF THE RIVER’S SPRING 2025 FLASH FICTION CONTEST By Author From what I have gathered, Wednesdays do not produce good art. More often than not on … Continue Reading Wednesday Cat Hunt
Sea Glass
Anabelle Taff RUNNER UP OF THE RIVER’S SPRING 2025 FLASH FICTION CONTEST “It has no value, sweetheart. Find something pretty,” Mom insists.Under the waves, it is shining up at me, … Continue Reading Sea Glass
Of the Desert and my Soul
By Zac Holt WINNER OF THE RIVER’S SPRING 2025 FLASH FICTION CONTEST As I walked through the wide open desert, the blue skies grew dark with black clouds. There wasno … Continue Reading Of the Desert and my Soul