Abraham Lincoln dies five times a day with two shows on Sunday, and it’s starting to give me a headache.… more
Author Archives: BULL Author
Decision Tree
FICTION by Reema Rao-PatelI think about dying a lot these days. But mostly that my crush Sheila might catch me dying. I once heard her tell another teacher that the sensitive boys are her favorite, though I don’t think that means sick boys.… more
Flash Fiction
FICTION by Austin Michael NelsonHe had always felt that Red was someone you summed up over dark liquor and quickly forgot.… more
Boca de Iguanas
FICTION by Israel A. BonillaAs the vivid tones of ocean and sand gave way to a more downcast layer, the heat began to fade. Far-off, bronze spots clustered toward every conceivable entrance, carrying fluorescent lines.… more
The Tumor
CREATIVE NONFICTION by Ned GulleyIt was never part of the plan to have dinner with the tumor. But eventually it seemed like the only thing left to try. It didn’t go well.… more
Wildcard Shorts
FICTION by Z.H. GillI suspect I won’t show my girlfriend this story or essay or whatever it is. I know this is wrong, but the “process” is what’s keeping me alive, I think. … more
Fat Camp Syllabus
FICTION by Matthew DexterI fractured my penis driving the Zamboni. Before that, my mother disowned me. Before that, I sat shaving my legs like floating dreams above the blue line where hockey players shouted prayers to toothless gods. Before that, my father broke my nose with his figure skate.… more
World’s Greatest Dad
FICTION by Preston LangIt was Father’s Day, and two men were fighting in the Dollarama parking lot. One had a shirt that said, “World’s Greatest Dad.” I didn’t know if that’s what started the fight, but a shirt like that is a provocation, and that guy was getting the worst of it.… more
Strong Swimmer
FICTION by Rebecca FieldThe man saved from drowning by a pod of dolphins wishes that everyone would stop going on about it. He is fed up with the requests for interviews; isn’t there any real news to report? He is sick of his mother saying he is lucky to be alive. If there’s one thing this experience has taught him, it’s that he’s a survivor, in fact he’s proven he’s pretty much invincible.… more
Toronto snow plow driver arrested
FICTION by Karen WalkerMy job is to scrape. Rich holiday shoppers and the cheap mall do not want snow. They want what’s underneath: an ugly, grey hardscape. Banished to the edges of society’s parking lot, snow drips and drips well into spring when everyone is May and buying sandals. Dirty snow, having as many problems as I do, lives longer than it wants. … more
