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The Surprise

Victor Roy Kirwan·May 13, 2023

The Surprise written by: Victor Roy Kirwan I “Oy!” Somebody in the seat behind nudged me. “The...

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A Late Summer Night’s Dream

Sonia FL Leung·March 16, 2023

A Late Summer Night’s Dream written by: Sonia FL Leung Like ten thousand fireflies in the night...

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Locust Hill: Chapter 5, a series by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Locust Hill: Chapter V

Carl Parsons·September 6, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter V Keepsakes written by: Carl Parsons 5.1 After the planting was completed, we all...

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Synaptic Seminar

Steven Fortune·January 7, 2021

Synaptic Seminar written by: Steven Fortune Pull up a pew Situate yourself beside my lonesome Activate your...

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But You Have Read The Book

Matthew Groeger·September 17, 2019

But You Have Read The Book written by: Matthew Groeger @groegerwriting You come into the bathroom. It’s...

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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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