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Superheroes and Nail Polish

Peggy Gerber·July 22, 2022

Superheroes and Nail Polish written by: Peggy Gerber @peggysue445 My grandson loves superheroes, especially the Avengers, spending...

English Poetry

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Krypton

Jim Bates·July 7, 2022

Krypton written by: Jim Bates I was playing a serious game of marbles we called ‘keepers’ with...

A Whole Lotta Trouble

David Perlmutter·July 31, 2020

A Whole Lotta Trouble written by: David Perlmutter @DavidPerlmutt10 MUSCLE GIRL: It was a hole. There was...

Literature English

·16 mins 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

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

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Cold Weather

Treats Only, Please!

A Tug on Superman’s Cape

I’m Alone at The Multiplex

A Brew & A Brood

Rosa Superhero

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Superheroes and Nail Polish

Krypton

A Whole Lotta Trouble

Inside Mia D.

Waiting for the Past to Call

Zenith

The Significant Breadth of Breath

Santa’s Workshop

The Death Parade

Soul

Olivia’s first visit to K

November Memory

Cold Weather

Autumn Crisp

My Eternal Beating Drum