It Started With the Roses

A short story by Kimberly Chua. IT STARTED WITH THE ROSES. They were innocent enough—a fragrant bouquet from the attractive boy who introduced himself as my new neighbour. He knocked …

The Tether to My Shade

A short story Hannah Hulbert. There’s a reason necromancy is forbidden. It’s kind neither to the living nor the dead. As I watch Millie now, her features grey and drawn, …

The Lunatical

A short story by Ceda Parkinson. Inside and outside of you, Moon slept.  She slept in and out of cycles for many years, a deep, comfortable sleep, undisturbed.  All was …

As the Bunny Flies

A short story by Oskar Leonard. Looming trees, their branches heavy with pale leaves and small fruits, watched a small boy wander down a rabbit trail. They knew that they …

You Put the Speck in Speculation

A short story by Dale Stromberg. Peek behind each trembling leaf. Bellatrix Sakakino is among the isotope smokers, at their invitation. She feels honored—overawed. Languid, beautiful people with flawless posture. …

Ivory

A short story by Eric Raglin. “There’s a place where the stars form a perfect ring, Lessi,” mom said. “And inside, there is no darkness.” Her lips barely moved as …

Asymptotes

A short story by Vera Hadzic. It was a big house, a hulking, overworn, grumbling house, bunched up beneath pale skies. It had an old magnificence to it – something …

Casting Stones

A short story by Yash Seyedbagheri. Standing in the vacant lot next to the tracks, Nick’s rock lands, striking the passing train window. It’s the third passenger car. A sleek …