If he had a little angel on his shoulder right now, it would tell him to hit the guy from behind real quick, take the fifty bucks, and run. And if there was a devil on John’s shoulder, it would tell him to do the same thing but take all of his money.… More
The Apple Unbitten
FICTION by Josh TealI came across a job posting for a water slide tester at a park called HydroTopia. In my application, I said I had balls the weight of osmium and a passion for water. They got back to me that same day and brought me in for an interview.… More
Christian Charity
FICTION by Frank Byrns“Your mistake,” Margie said, holding the sawed-off shotgun, “was confusing my kindness with weakness.”… More
The Junkie Upstairs
FICTION by Whitney R HolpI will always remember that fat junkie sitting in my rocking chair, strumming away, an urgent blank-faced zombie chant: “Kill them all, kill them all / Everyone must suffer now / Everyone must pay.”… More
Cruso
CREATIVE NONFICTION by Alex ZoubineI wasn’t planning to get a dog. At twenty-two and living thousands of miles from the Midwest where I grew up, I was still figuring out how I would even keep myself alive. But one day, I saw Cruso.… More
Wonderful Life
FICTION by Sándor JászberényiRockets flew over Beirut like fireworks. I stood at the party and watched the sky and listened to a young revolutionary. She was like the sun—bright, burning hard enough to warm whole galaxies. But the universe doesn’t do happy endings with stars.… More
Wonky Williams
FLASH FICTION by Travis ShosaI wondered if the Sanrio combination Bluetooth speaker/nightlight I bought my friend would kill us all. I Googled will the Sanrio combination Bluetooth speaker/nightlight I bought my friend kill us all? Google said signs point to yes.… More
Taking That Leap
FLASH FICTION by Nina MillerMy mind is counting the seconds before I leap. Cape Canaveral is gone and I’m wearing a Superman cape. I’m a child strapped in a chair, soon to be hurtling through space.… More
Like the Rakes
FLASH FICTION by Andrew Graham MartinManager says I’m banned from open mic night till I agree to stop using a Glock as a drumstick. He says a gun in a club poses a safety risk. I say that’s the point. He says the music’s not even any good. I say it’s performance art.… More
DAMP
FICTION by Nolan CodyThe difference between a Carla and a Karla is that a Karla is on a first-name basis with the clinic counter.… More
It’s Not the Best Job, But It Isn’t the Worst Either
FLASH FICTION by Sophia Krich-Brinton“Hey now, little girl,” one of humans said. “Don’t go trying to get away.” A second human put its face near mine, its breath carrion sweet. “We’re only getting started.”… More
