short-story

  • Christmas In the Woods (Jill Nelson)

    What better way to spend Christmas than having your car break down in the NC mountains? Well, let’s ask Jared Miller. . .

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  • The Art of Falling In Love (Umme Pritam)

    The narrative explores Kayra’s journey of self-discovery as she grapples with her feelings for Noel and her past with Adrianne. As she navigates the complexities of love and heartbreak, she realizes that true home lies within oneself. Ultimately, Kayra recognizes the importance of finding her own identity before embracing new relationships.

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  • The Watch (Umme Pritam)

    The Watch (Umme Pritam)

    The narrator reflects on a past relationship while retrieving her watch from an ex. Despite intentions for closure, her emotions resurface, leading to a bittersweet farewell. As she grapples with lingering feelings and the realization of love lost, she finds herself emotionally vulnerable, confronting unexpected heartache after their final encounter.

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  • What’s Left (Dave Mainelli) (Seven Arts Magazine)

    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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  • Deus Ex Machina (James Young) (Seven Arts Magazine)

    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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  • Still Lives (Eric Morlock) (Seven Arts Magazine)

    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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  • The Muck (Roy T. Berreth) (Seven Story Magazine)

    The Muck is a gruesome, gnarly tale of sacrifice and hope. In wake of a torn world, even after everything you’ve lost, family is all you’ve got.

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