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Marla Lacherza Bracco·July 5, 2019

Concuss written by: Marla Lacherza Bracco @mangopickles The reason he was in the Philippines was for Arthur...

English Poetry

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Alien Invasion

Jonel Abellanosa·February 23, 2019

Alien Invasion written by: Jonel Abellanosa “Immediately after President Mariano won the presidency, Section 51 noticed an...

Literature English

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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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Olivia’s first visit to K

Santa’s Workshop

Waiting for the Past to Call

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons

The Haunting of the Acacia Tree

Abandoned Summer

Candy Strings

The Death of Percy Lapid

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Zenith

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Olivia’s first visit to K

Getting Used to Losses

Absolution of a Kiss

Zainab

Here Be Dragons

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Rust and Dust