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Solitude fortresses by Eric A. Howald

Solitude fortresses by Eric A. Howald Tony sloshes remnants of a vodka sour around the ice in his glass. It creates just enough clatter, draws the attention of the bartender. The redhead. The one...

The Living Planet by Gord Cummings

The Living Planet by Gord Cummings “What are you hearing?” “The planet itself. It’s telling me… It doesn’t want to live.” Everyone stopped what they were doing. Cygnus looked down at Apex Leaf with...

Limbo by Joseph James

Limbo by Joseph James This was just a place. Nothing more than a solid spot in the effervescence of time and space. A lump of rock, dirt, and moss that sat like a stone...

Gamble Road by Penn Javdan

Gamble Road by Penn Javdan His boots sunk into grass fuzzing over bones mashed by mud that had formed into mounds of peat and after morning rain the peat rose with mist into his...

A New Driver by Kimberly Fore

A New Driver by Kimberly Fore The orange pumpkins had been carved by children and placed upon the church steps for display.  The breeze blew, flickering the flames inside the bellies of each individual...