guilt
Junior
Junior written by: Andrew Buckner - As soon as the clock turned to 1:13 a.m. on the fog-drenched, unusually summery...
For Rene
For Rene written by: Lade - Rene will not stop scrubbing the kitchen counter. She alternates between scrubbing...
Flip the Card
Flip the Card written by: Phyllis Souza - This New Year signifies endings as the familiar fades away...
Christmas Hymn
Christmas Hymn written by: Emile B. LaCerte Jr. - The church bells in the center of town had already rung eleven times by the moment...
The Best Worst Christmas Gift
The Best Worst Christmas Gift written by: Peggy Gerber - Vicky glowed with anticipation as she ripped open the Christmas present...
Cracks of Marble
Cracks of Marble written by: N.A. Johnson - It wasn’t my occupation or obligation to help the quarreling Knox family; rather...
To Grandmother’s House
To Grandmother's House written by: Andrew Careaga - “Hey, Siri,” Dennis said as the onboard GPS screen glowed to life...
The Visit
The Visit written by: Barbara Avon - My heart is covered in soot. Black, like the coal in Kringle's bag...
The Thread Eater
The Thread Eater written by: Christina Stewart Frau Perchta comes when the songs have thinned, when pine...
The Christmas Figure is Unmoved
The Christmas Figure is Unmoved written by: Karen Walker -He stands in my bedroom, in the doorway to...
Don’t Ask What I Do For a Living
Don’t Ask What I Do For a Living written by: Mileva Anastasiadou - I’m not an agent, but I go...
Pointing Fingers and Whispering Teacups
Pointing Fingers and Whispering Teacups written by: Dimitry Partsi - The Honorable Judge Alistair Finch rapped his gavel...
Sobering Reality
Sobering Reality written by: Cindy Georgakas We fire assaults. In the distance, I hear firing. Words like...
