Category Archives: Fiction

Where the Kelpies Swim By Sherri Cook Woosley Across the bay, the herd of water horses galloped straight from their island into the waves, fearless. Muscles bunched under smooth skin, sharp teeth bared in eagerness, fins fluttered along their legs. … Continue reading →

Wear It Marvelously by Ana Wesley I’ve got the hots for the announcer. It’s a consequence of having a sideline seat, while her levitating platform hovers overhead. It zips back and forth, swishing her miniskirt to flash glittery panties. Her … Continue reading →

Shared Voices by Zary Fekete “Profits are up!” Mr. Levai said. He surveyed the sales floor staff with a smile. “Good work. There’s more to do, of course, but I am very pleased with this quarter.” I glanced along the … Continue reading →

The Bracelets of the Gods by A.D.R. Forte The woman, Chiri, has never seen the bracelets of the gods even though she is from the city and a grown adult. For this reason, Nama pities the city woman in spite … Continue reading →

Drawn by Light by CJ Erick Transformation. The idea feels dangerous, even for someone like me, who was born from a cocoon. It started with the missing girl. How does one missing girl change my whole damn world? I was … Continue reading →

Watch, Decide, Act by James Van Pelt Sylvia North watched Wyatt Timmons crying at his corner desk. Front seat, far right row. Head low, dark hair draped over his eyes, but the quiver in his shoulders, and his hands clasped … Continue reading →

Swarm Hunter By David Hann Michael Bek cursed. The sun was dropping behind the mountains to the west, and he had no way of getting back to the colony before dark. He kicked a rock, sending it flying along the … Continue reading →

“Navigating the White Elephant Exchange at the Secure Drop Site on NE 44th and Mackenzie” R.E. Dukalsky   Dear Valued Employees, It is time again for The Organizing and Facilitation Group’s Annual Holiday White Elephant Gift Exchange! The following message … Continue reading →

“The Dancer’s Body at Rest” by Katherine Quevedo I nearly shut the door on the woman as soon as she mentioned flamenco. For years I’d endured dancers and musicians trying to drum up an act to amuse the tourists and … Continue reading →

“PerJurAI” by Sonny Zae “I won’t testify,” Lefty insisted. Julia Wayne, defense counsel, leaned closer. “If you tell your side of the story, it might help. You could soften the jury’s hearts by telling about your troubled childhood.” “No way.” … Continue reading →