Category: Fiction
The Poor Witch by Michael Fowler “Will we fly out?” I asked old witch Maggid. Maggid had…
Blood Trail by Gregory Meece Urban living offers advantages, like proximity to work and a vibrant lifestyle….
Knockoff by Chris Kahle I am a mystery shopper who loves his job more than anything in…
De Draconibus AmericanisJournals on the Subject of North American Dragonsby C. Breeze FOREWORDWhat follows are pages recovered…
Nana Emma by Dennis Kohler Nana Emma’s house was empty. It was less than it had been….
Kirkoff’s Friend by Michael W. Clark Kirkoff was always disappointed in Cleveland. It was 1990 and Lake…
What Holds the Future? by Bill Tope iSweeney sat in the examination room, clad in a hospital…
More Than Me by Bill Tope 1Henry glanced down at himself, saw the threadbare white t-shirt with…
Two Brothers by Bill Tope 1984It was well past midnight when Dad padded from his bedroom out…
Hog Heaven, A Lawyer’s Pig Tale by Steven Eichenblatt A primal scream pierces the quiet. Twigs snap with…
Over the Counter by Paul Kimm Paul went to live in Russia on the fifth day of…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a fictional excerpt from a fictional law school textbook, describing the conviction of…
Vacation by Tom Koperwas Bill Johnson sat in his cubicle and waited for the staff to leave….
The Case of the Musical Orb by Shant Khodadadian Heroes’ Street was as lively as ever. The…
A Long Walk Up and a Short Drop Down by M. Armstrong Billy Vanderveer lay his head…
Editor’s Note: Read the previous adventures of the two Hawaii Police Detectives by clicking the link: “Beggars…
Tweaker by Leah Erickson She had not used for two and a half months. It was her…
The Matryoshka by Matias Travieso-Diaz “Marriage is made of lies. Kind ones, mostly. Omissions. If you give…
Hidden Rhythm by Nemo Arator It is indeed true that when the apocalypse happened, I was glad…
The Soldier’s Return by Shelley K. Davenport There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow….
Flies in the Face of Greed by Mark Manifesto “Sa-má, Baalar. Sa-má, Baalar,” Araceli chanted to the…
Stage Left by Devin James Leonard I was sitting in the coffee shop, splicing a video on…
One Infant Girl by Abe Margel Worn out but unwilling to go straight home Theresa decided to…
Money Problems by Nicholas WoodsA Level Head Story Some mornings start off slow and light and easy….
Winsom by Kelli Dianne Rule Bradenton, Florida, 1997 Hart’s desk shook. “Hey, my coffee!” Hart sprang forward…