My bladder feels like it’s about to burst. I got this frickin UTI, which is so goddang embarrassing because men, especially men my age, ain’t supposed to get. And now, I gotta take a piss real bad, but I refuse to get up from the sofa . . .… more
Category Archives: FICTION
Conspiracy Practice
FICTION by Zeke JarvisPart of the problem was that we knew that we hated the government, but when we started to talk about how to fight the government, we realized that weren’t really sure who the government was. … more
Two Stories
FICTION by Rone ShaversYes, there’s a confessional aspect to the crônica, but the confessions are not at all personal. Instead, the crônica highlights a persona, a winking avatar in place of the whole of the writer. In other words, it’s not me. Because me? I’m still alone, dancing—you know it, baby. … more
Catch You on the Flip Side
FICTION by Harry LeedsWe found his last will and testament, printed on special old-style stationary from Staples he seemed to have stamp-notarized himself. I forgot to mention he was a notary public. He wanted all his assets donated to the NAACP, and he insisted his grave stone say, “Catch You on The Flip Side.”… more
The Waiting Game
FICTION by Mather SchneiderI felt a little heavy and when I opened my boxer shorts I noticed that my scrotum was three times its normal size and my dick was lumpy with malleable sacs of fluid. … more
Rufous Treepie
FICTION by Sobia AliLook at a cat, what does it think of you? You would rather be a mouse than a man. And what can you do except feel sorry you are not a rat? Nature AS the manifestation of All sacred, Infinite Being. Whoa. It should show you. … more
