By Rodolfo Boskovic Image by Liu zishan There’s been an apocalypse. Okay, maybe more like three. It’s hard to keep them straight. If Toot had a mind, he could figure out how he’s still breathing. Truth is that… Continue Reading
By Sian M. Jones Image by KELLEPICS Morningside opened her eyes. She was in her bunk. Facing the polished steel wall. Wrapped in crisp, synthetic sheets that smelled of nothing. She looked at her hand against the bottom… Continue Reading
By Keith LaFountaine Image by Max4e Photo A ragged sweater sodden with blood was the only thing keeping Andrew Jones alive. From the end of the stump came jets of crimson. He moaned, loud and hard. Surrounding him… Continue Reading
YA, angst, and “the feels” are tedious at times and really funny at others. But for those who are into high fantasy and YA, they’ll enjoy this coming of age book, which centers on Ha Jun, a 16… Continue Reading
By Daniel Elliot Image by Cyrsiam The funeral was a jovial affair. Music, dancing, and plenty of Church beer to lubricate social strings under the warm Idaho sun. Evie did her best to enjoy herself, despite the circumstances.… Continue Reading
By Iona Douglas Image by svekloid Abdul has learned you must always be ready to leave, and to always pack light. His whole life fits in his backpack. He wipes sand from his goggles in time to see… Continue Reading
By Claire Fitzpatrick Image by Design Projects A flash of yellow, and Cora stepped off the Disc, slinging her heavy pack over her shoulders as she made her way down the rocky hill. Stephen trudged behind her, followed… Continue Reading
By Jamie Drew Image by CynthiaL04 There’s a stain on this meeting room floor that Jess has never seen, and it’s hard to say whether that’s because it’s new or because she’s never seen anything in this building… Continue Reading
By E.B. Gula The shuttle drops me off at the edge of town, far removed from any trace of civilization. When the invitation told me to meet here, I… Continue Reading
By Holly Day Image by Kundra The thick sheaf of sheet music rested on top of a pile of old cooking books and a dog-eared collection of Bible-themed children’s books, loosely collected in a manila folder simply labeled… Continue Reading