• Are You There Satan? It’s me, Chris.

    by Chris Hedgpeth It’s mid-December, 1990-something. A young me is ogling the presents under the Christmas tree. I recognize the shape of NES game boxes. I know the sound of rattling VHS tape spools. I’ve got everything worked out. Calendars. Clothing. An enormous box from my aunt that I know contains a series of nested… Read more

  • The Price of Warmth Pt. 1

    By Cedric McLeod I sat in the breezy tomb of the embrasure.nThe autumn grass to my left was middle-aged, unashamed of its telltale streaks. To my right was a window I was tempted to sit in, but the rust was sure to stain my clothing. Waves pounded the stone wall, shaking the whole structure. I… Read more

  • Rhythm and Flow

    By Magella Cantara Netflix isn’t what it used to be but there are some good shows and movies if you dive deep for them. There’s one in particular I’d like to bring up. It’s a series called “Rhythm and Flow.” It’s known as a rap competition- essentially the American Idol of Hip-Hop. Famous producers and… Read more

  • Secret Keeper of the Sea Pt. 4

    By Jessilyn Rich Silence hung in the eaves of the village like burnt out Christmas lights in July. Mundane tasks kept anxious hands busy, as the morning wore on. No one complained about the fatigue that weighed heavy on heart and soul as the day ticked by. Fishermen had returned home for fresh clothing, warm… Read more

  • The Cruel Sister Pt. 2

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  • I am Not a Number

    by Claire Christensen Attention Poets and Poetically Inclined Individuals! “I am Not a Number” is a budding collection of poetry surrounding the topics of sexual and domestic abuse. The collection still needs willing contributions from anyone who has either experienced or witnessed abuse. Writers may choose to have their work published with anonymity. So far,… Read more