Category Archives: October 2022

Thanksgiving in the Dark by Chloe Crismon

Every family has its own traditions for the holidays, but not every family has the same ones. Each holiday is different for each family, so there are thousands of traditions one might never know—I would like to share mine.   Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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The Grandmother by Nora L Taylor

—Chapter 1— Home. This is where it all began. Thistledown. The letters creaked on rusty iron rings, the ivory paint dusty and chipped, yet the very name held a charm no other place could reach, in time, feeling, or memory. … Continue reading

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Captain Sugar & the Mechanic Part 2 by G Burton Voss

Part 1 —Part II Where in the universe is Captain Sugar’s father?— A series of tinkling notes like wind chimes sounded on the bridge. “Computer! What’s that noise?” Jeff said. “An audible alert, Sugar, and you’re running out of grace … Continue reading

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Northland Cottage Chapter 3 The Drawing by A.P. Maddox

Chapter 1 Hathcock Manor Chapter 2 A Garden Party “Are you excited for school to be out in a few days?” Ashelynn asked Maggie as they gathered their book bags in the entry, waiting for Caroline to drive them to … Continue reading

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The Oppressor’s Plan by Raymond Keith

Part 3 of At Last Farewell Part 1 Part 2 Hereb sunk down the wall, battered and exhausted. He found it odd to be baring his soul to this great beast with whom he had just battled. But now, he … Continue reading

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The Pianist Bar 4

By Toni Kore Dreading every step, Yeong Gi approached the booth. Sweat dripped down the back of his neck, as it often did when he was placed in stressful situations. Areum’s smile brightened as he neared the table. “Good afternoon. … Continue reading

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Another Perspective, Another Chance

Part 3 of The Fragmented Shore by Brandon Muhlestein Part 1 Part 2 -Sit down and I’ll tell you about the biggest failure of my life- “I had this whole idea of how it was going to go, but then…” … Continue reading

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Banshee Cat & the Silver Mines by Taia Joy Flake

Episode 3 of We’re Heroes for Hire Having a Dragon for a best friend can sometimes get you into trouble. However, for Devlyn, her shapeshifting best friend, Bud, was usually the one who kept her out of trouble.  That is … Continue reading

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The Angel Project by Dianne Taylor

When my sons were little, I used to do cross-stitch and boy was I addicted! Every piece I made, I gave to someone who admired it, or I gave it as a gift to teachers, family, friends… you name it. … Continue reading

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Sarah by Ginny Dibble Sorrells

An old red truck with the words “Jay’s Home Moving & Demolition” painted on the door pulled up in front of an old house. Jay and his wife Sandy sat in the truck, looking at the house they had purchased. … Continue reading

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