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Christmas Lightbulb Moment

Jackie Harvey·December 16, 2022

Christmas Lightbulb Moment written by: Jackie Harvey “Christmas is boring, BORING!” “Oh Joe, Christmas isn’t boring, how...

Literature Christmas English

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Ghosts in The House

Lee Montgomery-Hughes·October 28, 2022

Ghosts in The House written by: Lee Montgomery-Hughes @Enscriptor I live in an ancient, haunted mansion and...

Literature Halloween English

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Absolute Boredom

Eddie D. Moore·August 16, 2022

Absolute Boredom written by: Eddie D. Moore @EddieMoore27 Jerry rubbed his eyes and glanced at the now-serving...

English Literature Featured Post

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Clueless Society

Anne G·January 30, 2020

Clueless Society written by: Anne G @TheInkTruth Clueless Society void of concern fancies itself brightest of all...

Anne G English Poetry

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Monotony

Eliza Segiet·June 17, 2018

English International Poetry Polish

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Aeroplane Emptiness

Eoghan Lyng·April 5, 2018

Aeroplane Emptiness written by: Eoghan Lyng @eoghanlyng Another number is ripped from the paper I ripped, Placing...

English Poetry

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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....

Features

Inside Mia D.

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Inside Mia D.

Ode to Ron

I Never Loved You

Autumn Treasure

Kiss of Death

The Bureau of Boredom Reports Seven Pains of The Present

Wolf Moon

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Christmas Lightbulb Moment

Ghosts in The House

Absolute Boredom

Clueless Society

Monotony

Aeroplane Emptiness

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Tattered Byrds

Dos Pepes

Fear of the Known

Islands of Isolation

Zenith

Roots of Resilience

The Swinging Dreams