Literary-Fiction
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Trauma has a way of changing people for the worse. Add that to a culture that told you to tough it up even if it literally cost you your arm. . .
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Donnie Ashford, a novice actor, seizes an opportunity to join a college play led by the eccentric director Michelle Denning. Amid chaotic rehearsals and imaginative ideas, they decide on a pirate-themed story, “Deus Ex Machina,” exploring love and rivalry. The group’s quirky dynamics promise an entertaining performance ahead.
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Love lingers in the heart long after the fire has smoldered. Like hot ash, it can still burn if you get too close. Is it best to keep your distance or rekindle the flame? Explore this in Umme Pritam’s “Whispers” in Seven Arts Magazine.
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A painter stuck in a prison. It’s the consequences of his actions, but also a product of his own creation. Does escape require him to change bide his time?
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In this dark social-thriller, Mariah flees with her sons, including one special-needs boy, in wake of a deadly campaign against the disabled.
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In Pine Ridge, West Virginia, a brother and sister joyfully explore nature while their father reflects on loss and solace. They discuss the concept of God and finding light in darkness after losing their mother. Ultimately, the father conveys that the light begins within them, offering hope and connection amidst grief.
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The narrator, living above a small art gallery, becomes obsessed with a haunting painting he encounters. This leads to surreal experiences where he confronts the painting’s creator, Vincent, and learns about his tortured past. Ultimately, he receives a magical ring allowing him to revisit the painting’s world, establishing a new connection with Vincent.
