V is
by Ann Kathryn Kelly In late winter, 2020, I—and the world—learned that V is for virus. Shapeless, unable to be seen, heard, smelled, tasted. Our fifth sense, touch, believed to … Continue Reading V is
A Moment
by Em Remington Being an older sister has always been a large portion of my identity. I have two brothers full biological- and a half-sister on my father’s side. For … Continue Reading A Moment
I Am Not a Painter
by Em Remington My first memory is waking up from a nightmare. If I were a painter, this scene would come in smears of color against the inky canvas of … Continue Reading I Am Not a Painter
When
by Anna Heneise When I turn eight, my mother sits me down and tells me I am dyslexic. She says most kids learn how to read when they are five … Continue Reading When
How To Love A Cat
By Elliot Orion Wake up to a butt in your face; Get bit on the chin, scratch his chin back; Brush his fur until it’s nice and smooth; Use tape … Continue Reading How To Love A Cat
What Would Houdini Do?
By Jan Zlotnik Schmidt (with thanks to Judy, who asked the question) “Man that is born falls into a dream like a man who falls into the sea. If he … Continue Reading What Would Houdini Do?
The Empty Nest: Pandemic Winter
By Jan Zlotnik Schmidt On a winter day I watch my golden doodle, Rufus, amble across the snow-crusted lawn, just a trace coating flattened, dead grass and stray stalks of … Continue Reading The Empty Nest: Pandemic Winter
Somewhere Down East
by Andrew Miller In the summer of 1957, when I was ten years old, my father rented a cabin near Milbridge, in Down East Maine. It was near the end … Continue Reading Somewhere Down East
Modern Forces and the Meaningful Metaphor
by Mark Antony Rossi There are those convinced the fundamentals of writing hasn’t changed in a thousand years. An ink well, a parchment, an idea and quiet time are the … Continue Reading Modern Forces and the Meaningful Metaphor
Domestic Violence: Everyday Terrorism
by Deborah Thomson Deborah Thomson has written a book detailing lived experience with domestic violence by her then husband, spanning 17 years. This book is now used across Australia as … Continue Reading Domestic Violence: Everyday Terrorism
I Always Wanted A Junkyard
by Guinotte Wise 5-time Pushcart nominee and author of five books, Guinotte Wise’s fiction collection Night Train Cold Beer won the H. Palmer Hall Award and his poetry and fiction have appeared … Continue Reading I Always Wanted A Junkyard
Little Bird
by Eileen Herbert-Goodall In your street, I pull over. Let out a breath. Note how my hands tremble. There are police vehicles everywhere. An ambulance. Siren silent. Lights off. Fuck. … Continue Reading Little Bird
Restless in the Moonlight
By Abbey Schlanz Abbey Schlanz is an Ohio native currently living in Madison, Wisconsin. She dabbles in various forms of writing and art and has previously had work published in Ohio’s … Continue Reading Restless in the Moonlight
Winter
By Maddie Carey Part I The winter I first dated him, we bonded over weed and Jäger, and I pretended he didn’t have a coke problem. I held him … Continue Reading Winter
First Home
By Kaja Weeks I was the last of four children, the one born as my refugee parents settled in America after years on the run in Europe, in forced labor … Continue Reading First Home
Red-Lipped Eyes
By Meagan Jones Tigger took her last breath Fall 2005 I sway on a kitchen stool, waiting for Mom to come inside. She comes in, eyes red-lipped, and she tells … Continue Reading Red-Lipped Eyes