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Llorona

Robert Walton·October 27, 2021

Llorona written by: Robert Walton Joaquin Murrieta pushed open the Gem Saloon’s door and stepped into cool,...

Literature Halloween English

·6 mins read

A Fool’s Paradise

Nazam Riar·August 13, 2021

A Fool’s Paradise written by: Nazam Riar lunatic by day sane in night minds distressed moonlit visages...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Again and Again

Nivedita Roy·June 19, 2021

Again and Again written by: Nivedita Roy @Roynivi3 This dull wetness of nulling breeze This gloomy brightness of...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Memory Lanes & Playground Games

Kayleigh Merchant·June 13, 2020

Memory Lanes & Playground Games written by: KL Merchant Memories scatter like leaves across the hopscotch paths,...

Poetry English

·1 min read

The Ledger

Fallen Engel·June 18, 2019

The Ledger written by: Fallen Engel @BlackEngel3 Who made you keeper of the Ledger To tell us...

English Poetry

·1 min read

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

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

The Palace Hotel

Snuggle

This Country

Fearless

Broken

Departure

Refusal

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Llorona

A Fool’s Paradise

Again and Again

Memory Lanes & Playground Games

The Ledger

On Being a Modern Dead Person

A Slave to War

Lower Strata

Edith’s Epiphany

Sunbird

Come Back To Me

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Amana Memories

The Stairwell

House on Black Creek Road

1000 Problems Minus One

The Earth’s Navel