Chance
by Lauren Silverman The candlelight is barely bright enough to make out the colors on the white cards between us. I draw from the top… Read More »Chance
Short Stories
First Day Jitters
by Rhia Singh The sunlight filters through the window and illuminates the purple buds of my lavender plant. The plant is the only piece of… Read More »First Day Jitters
The Roach Man
by Wasif Zaman Gimmick was tired and lost. He also would have been freezing and blind, but luckily, he had a cigar and a lighter.… Read More »The Roach Man
Fading Days of Red – Part 5
by Danyelle Hershkopf Click here to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. “I haven’t been to the beach ever since. Sometimes, I can still smell… Read More »Fading Days of Red – Part 5
No Data
by Frances Raybaud “I don’t want your phone, man.” The guy’s dying for God’s sake, knife in the abdomen, the blood gushing out—and he wants… Read More »No Data
Sauce
by Matthew Spataro “What kind of sauce you want with that?” “Just ketchup, thanks.” The cashier nods, tapping at the cash register screen before he… Read More »Sauce
Barely Breathing
by Emily Abrams Everything felt colder, as if someone had cruelly thrust open the sliding windows, wanting to steal all the warmth and comfort from… Read More »Barely Breathing
Career Day
by Erin Ajello “Coffee is life when you’re a student, overworked employee, or a writer. There are other drinks, sure. Like energy drinks, right? You… Read More »Career Day
Palm Reading
by Yocheved Friedman I envisioned myself dying on the way home today. Right on the Palisades near exit 18, my car would veer to… Read More »Palm Reading
Behind the Veil
by Micaela Arena Since you ask, I will tell you. So gather your blankets around you and stare into the flames, for I do not… Read More »Behind the Veil
Seatbelts, Please
by Matthew Spataro Turbulence: enemy to sleep, and jet lag’s ally I’m dazed, sore, and worst of all – awake. My eyes blink open, adjusting… Read More »Seatbelts, Please
Lolita and Rico – Chapter Two
by Janelle Hyppolite This is part of an ongoing series. Click here to read Chapter One. Lolita I had a rich uncle, Tonton Ti… Read More »Lolita and Rico – Chapter Two
