How We Met
By Joseph Lewis Image by Engin_Akyurt Of all the things I remember the night it happened, I can’t for the life of me remember why I went to the grocery store that night. It might have been more… Continue Reading
Leftovers
By Warren Benedetto Image by AD_Images “Ma, maybe you shouldn’t go out,” Yuri warned. “It’s too dangerous.” Elena made a shushing sound and waved her hand dismissively, forgetting that Yuri couldn’t see the gesture over the phone. She… Continue Reading
Silver Linings
By Matthew Ross Image by kittirat roekburi First Entry: I could really use someone to talk to, even if it is just myself, more or less. And it’s not like I can talk about any of this stuff… Continue Reading
Upholding The 2nd Law
By Lee Welling Image by diversepixel Sinjon’s skin crawled when he first heard it. The pained cry of a wounded animal, perhaps? A sound that was at once both familiar and otherworldly. Everything about this place, he found… Continue Reading
Dual Rotor
By Matt Cantor image by RetroClipArt “Don’t take too long eating, dearie!” Bruce’s mother called. “You don’t want to be late for school!” Bruce wasn’t going to be late for school. He’d never been late for school. He… Continue Reading
Optix
By Nicholas Zielinski Image by xusenru Max’s weight obsession started with a comment. He and Ryan Beaumont, his agent, were discussing Max’s career when Ryan grabbed Max’s stomach and said, “This is your problem.” “Hands off,” Max deadpanned.… Continue Reading
Reflection
By Adam Ostaszewski Image by 3000ad The gentle hum of turbines lulled the passengers of the CW-48 space lift to sleep. One of them, Robert Smart, struggled with fatigue. He spent the first part of the journey to… Continue Reading
The Midday Ghoul
By Safa Elnaili Image by Zolotarevs Mama and Baba went to their room for their afternoon nap. He complimented her couscous. She smiled. “Extra spicy, though!” he said. She grinned. “A little… Continue Reading
Crow Barn
By DC Diamondopolous Image by toddwmac The rope pulled at Calypso’s waist. She staggered then stumbled as she clawed her way up the hill with Phoebe tied below. They had been searching for Alawisha, their younger sister, since… Continue Reading
A Hole in the World
By Michael Fowler Image by Ivilin Wheatley caught his first glimpse of the family as he finished mucking out his goat barn. The four of them, all wearing red hoodies, were slowly treading down the narrow road, really… Continue Reading