A Penny For Your Thoughts
By Joshua Hoffman Two by Two. Four By four. Six by six. The sidewalk was thronging as men and women marched, their movements rehearsed and robotic. John was sandwiched between … Continue Reading A Penny For Your Thoughts
Harmlessly Lethal Con
By Venus Wright Ryland was walking back to his dorm from his last class, which had gotten out late. It was already dark which made the February wind all the … Continue Reading Harmlessly Lethal Con
Through Her Teeth
By Venus Wright There was a boy in his math class whose mom was losing her battle to cancer. Miles was his name. Miles sat two rows in front of … Continue Reading Through Her Teeth
Thoughts on Idioms
By Joshua Hoffman It would not be an absurdity if one were to say that words have power. Of course they do. Words are the foundation of our society. Without … Continue Reading Thoughts on Idioms
Introduction to Living with Lies
Lies are frowned upon, yet they are alive and well in the lives of every person in America, experienced every day whether we realize it or not. The most commonly … Continue Reading Introduction to Living with Lies
Family Resemblance
Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year, and yet they’re not twins. How can this … Continue Reading Family Resemblance
He Rode to Town on Friday
Today is Friday! An old mare chanted to herself. Friday is the day I get to ride into town with The Man. All of this was true. The horse herself … Continue Reading He Rode to Town on Friday
The more you take, the more you leave behind. Footsteps
I rub my eyes as I wake up once again. It’s the same forest. Tall trees, whose yellow leaves cast a sunny dapple on the leaf litter floor, a fallen … Continue Reading The more you take, the more you leave behind. <em>Footsteps</em>
A Ton of Bricks or a Ton of Feathers?
The feather golem and the brick golem seldom got along. This was largely due to the fact that they were born on the same day, in the same room, to … Continue Reading A Ton of Bricks or a Ton of Feathers?
What’s in a Name?
What belongs to you, but everyone else uses it? Your name. “Hey ____,” I hear the sound of my best friend, Abigail. I think she’s calling me by name. As … Continue Reading What’s in a Name?
The Unknown Voice
What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to? Wispa often found themself at the edge of a deep cavern, peering into its depths in the hopes of catching a … Continue Reading The Unknown Voice
Mirrorwork Blues
By Nandita Modhubonti A blind woman fly fishes with her cane soft white jumper, fraying gray ends her piercing blue eyes are distracting, as I observe the early inhabitants of … Continue Reading Mirrorwork Blues
The Last Show at the Colonial
By Shawn Keller It is the recollection of a fire. It is the creosote memory of a stair.I am walking down Water Street in 1985 with my mother, offto pay … Continue Reading The Last Show at the Colonial
“Marci”
By Charles R. Vermilyea Jr. Woody is concerned. This dedicated driver at an auto auction near Boston sees a Caddy parked in the Chrysler pile. Horrors! “Look at that shit, … Continue Reading “Marci”
Waiting for Sunday
By Adela Brito I wonder if my six-year-old son realizes something is different about today, the first of many different days. His father left extra early this morning; it was still dark outside. And, as always, he went … Continue Reading Waiting for Sunday
Postcards from Charlottesville
By Stephen Sossaman A ghazal Some postcards lie with I wish you were here. This states sincerely my wish you were here. My sudden sadness in Jefferson Park? Twilight birdsong … Continue Reading Postcards from Charlottesville