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Nirvana

Manny Rey·March 29, 2023

Nirvana written by: Manny Rey @manrey007 OM The chakras and meditations Stem only from the inhalations and...

Poetry English

·1 min read

The Wizard Next Door

Dick Noble·May 29, 2022

The Wizard Next Door written by: Richard Bishop @rbbishopwriter The black lab and the old man strolled...

Literature English

·6 mins read

Memories

Gopal Lahiri·September 17, 2021

Memories written by: Gopal Lahiri @gopallahiri Memories are the troubling stories, unreliable confessions, stray reminiscences, deepening darkness,...

Poetry English

·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....

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Inside Mia D.

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Spotlight On Writers – Nick Adigu Burke

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Millions of Misty Epitaphs

Busted

Cry Baby!

The Demonist

All Fear The Great Bear

The Bad Witch’s Familiar

Please and Preference

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Nirvana

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Memories

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Inside Mia D.

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Lower Strata

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On Being a Modern Dead Person

Waiting for the Past to Call

Better Days

Zmiana Klimatu

Identity

Expensive Cities

The Landing of the Pilgrims