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Man is a Guilty Animal

Anthony Doyle·September 18, 2023

Man is a Guilty Animal written by: Anthony Doyle Heavy, this dead thing. Couldn’t quite pinpoint the...

English Literature

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Pieces of Myself

Henry Bladon·July 10, 2023

Pieces of Myself written by: Henry Bladon @henrybladon I will bury pieces of myself, you will find them if...

English Poetry

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Metempsychosis

Aisha Ahmed·April 29, 2022

Metempsychosis written by: Aisha Ahmed I planted the urge to resist the sight of you chiming in,...

English Poetry

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Celts and the Mad Goddess Chapter VII

P.C. Darkcliff·March 5, 2021

Celts and the Mad Goddess Chapter VII written by: P.C. Darkcliff @P_C_Darkcliff Rawena had felt Arvasia’s tears...

English Literature Celts and the Mad Goddess P.C. Darkcliff

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Burying Sister Mary

Christian Ward·February 16, 2021

Burying Sister Mary written by: Christian Ward Our knuckles wept pus when I laid the ruler on...

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....

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