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There Are Natural Figs
I show the photo to my friend Jaime and, instantly, he says: "I praise the whores who put themselves at the crossroads selling their figs, going…
A Terror House Christmas Special
It was the year 9 A.C.---After COVID-19---and still yet another 15 days to flatten the curve. 38year-old Chris Turner by then had spent three years…
Terror House Radio, Episode #46: Beyond Dystopia (with T.J. Martinell)
On this episode of Terror House Radio, Matt Forney welcomes T.J. Martinell to the show to discuss his novella The Pilgrim's Digress, forthcoming from…
Elaine
Elaine sat alone in the corner booth of her favorite restaurant. Every Wednesday, when her classes had let out, she would walk the half-mile to…
“Marshmallow Parties,” “Jealous Rose,” “It’s Cool to Cry,” and Other Poems
Marshmallow Parties Most writers’ groups, workshops, Facebook pages “critical” discussions poetry blogs, etc. are like potluck parties where…
The Bowling Alley
The toilet flushed. Jeanette knew what was coming next; a long yawn and the sound of cracking knuckles. She chuckled to herself, just like almost…
Morning-After Pills…and Drinks
Bill was over for the night and had decided to sleep over. His pilot was out sick and was having trouble finding a replacement. Bill was in bed with…
Luminaria, Chapter 2: The Proposition — Hannah, Part 2
Sitting at the table with Ariyan, I listened to his soothing voice as, beyond the windows, the sky grew dark and rain began to fall. Lights inside…
Sonnet About the Fallen Moon and Morning Star
Heavenly sailorling spy out the wan light-sheen of star. Baffling unearthly time: weird having just thieved by elves. One of pale mornings longs for…
Beyond “Saturnz Barz”
When Gorillaz entered the music scene in 2001, they made history as well as hit songs. As one of the world’s first “virtual bands,” the group is made…
