She closes her eyes for the last time. At first, it’s a relief. She’s tired, and she likes the feel of the rain on her …
One Single Baseball by Rachael Costello
“You know,” Clayton said to me, “it doesn’t always have to depend on pride and/or falling head over heels for him. There is a grey …
Demeter by Emily Ward
Δημήτηρ She was born between the roots of an oak tree, cheeks sticky with April mud, elderberry juice glowing in her hair, and squirrel fur …
Hug by Patricia R.
“Was it cold?” I could hear the grin spreading across his face as we watched the sky filled with stars. “Of course, but it was …
Just a Matter of Time
Watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button for the first time, I was mesmerized by the clock that moved backwards. The idea that time might …
Bus Ride by Amanda Talbot
It was I who survived and you who died. You sat across from me, Daddy, with your shades low for protection. The bus clumped on …
When You Know You Are Losing Each Other by Kate Foley
They are in the basement of a heated house. It is their last night before her airplane comes and he is avoiding her head on …
Untitled by Rose Bythrow
We could kiss on the street, but it’d be too romantic. I’d say you should leave but you’re no good with semantics. One-handed you gave …
Grandma by Amanda Talbot
The first rain of March dripped down the grey city like sticky tangerine juice. This is a sign— she should be getting better. But instead, …