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A Prayer for Richard Power
Believe it or not, many Christians come to pray that God kill them. I want no part of that theology, so please say a different prayer for me. Pray…
Petroleo
“At first, it was just a few prisoners from the county jail, dropped off by a sheriff’s van at the delivery entrance to the stone outbuildings on our…
Six Feet Over
Tamás was an international traveler who had circled the globe many times, but the greatest journey he ever took covered a distance of less than two…
Randocoins
Dear Mx. President, Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that hyperinflation is near inevitable. You can see it in the push towards getting…
“The Sri Lankan Hangman,” “Don’t Shoot the Politicians,” and “Tomfoolery”
The Sri Lankan Hangman In the paper today, tucked away on page nine, Sri Lanka is bringing back the death penalty. The president advertised for a…
Popobawa, Part 1
I. “Hell man, remember those mad lads who sent a box full of nigger dicks and balls to the United Nations building?” A roar of laughter. “Fuck dudes,…
A Likely Lad
Christmas was around the corner. There I was, 25 and alone in London, many oceans away from home. I was beginning to feel sorry for myself, and…
The Mouse
In the quiet forest of northwestern Pennsylvania, near to the small village of Wyonesta, there rests a small piece of land owned by the Benson family…
Police and Doctors (Excerpt)
translated by Xi Nan I. He puts on his business suit and shiny shoes, adjusts his tie in front of the mirror, and leaves for work with his……
Gross-Breesen, Part 4
EXT. MANSION-LATER An ambulance pulls up in front of the house and a driver gets out. INT. MANSION Max, in a wheelchair, is about to exit the…
