I write to express a feeling or idea. When I’m revising something in order to send it out into the world I work by feel and sound, asking myself ‘Does that sound good? Are they the words I want to …

Andrew Monge Listen to Andrew read his story Why? Why me? Why did it have to be me? I took this job for the solitude. No one, myself included, dreams of being a janitor, let alone one employed by a…

LM Fontanes Listen to LM read her story I really can’t handle unhappiness, especially yours, my favorite human. After a mixed bag of eight others, you, my last and best companion, have not ta…

For our first Halloween issue, we want HORROR flash with a biohazardous flavour and a speculative seasoning and a speculative seasoning. There are many subgenres in horror storytelling, and we&#821…

We have twenty beautiful pieces in this, our first issue of prose poetry. Inspired by a very special raccoon, Jimothy, the theme was a celebration of tenacity and difference. Click on the images to…

For our first Halloween issue, we want HORROR flash with a biohazardous flavour and a speculative seasoning and a speculative seasoning. There are many subgenres in horror storytelling, and we&#821…

ALT: Sleepy Raccoon Curled Up in Bed

My writing mojo is cyclic, so I’m used to having days when new writing just doesn’t happen, I try to relax into it. I edit if I have something written. Otherwise, I go and potter in the garden or t…