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Girlhood

Daisy King·June 25, 2018

Girlhood written by: Daisy King @stormsinteacups It is raptured, diseased, sunken, scary. They gave us many names...

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Here Be Dragons

Daisy King·April 9, 2018

Here Be Dragons written by: Daisy King @stormsinteacups When I was a small dragon, winters ago, it...

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The Fate Of Togetherness

Daisy King·March 22, 2018

The Fate of Togetherness written by: Daisy King @stormsinteacups Her fate: trapped in the belly of a...

A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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Getting Out of Here

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Girlhood

Here Be Dragons

The Fate Of Togetherness

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Mortality

Precious Moments

Scotch Mist

Emma

Always Around the Corner

The Wisdom of Flowers

To A Dictator

Discovery

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A Young Woman From Albania