For the briefest moment, absolute fear welled up in António and threatened to engulf him.… more
Tag Archives: Depression
Love—
Fiction by Israel A. BonillaFive years I had tended to an increasingly severe depression. It had no identifiable beginning. Or if it did, we were not aware of it. The liveliness of her manner dimmed in a strange progression. Her highs were always attaining the same height, but her lows found newer and newer depths. Until the highs became a tolerable apathy, then nothing. … more
Toward a Happy Culinary Life (Notes)
Fiction by David WhelanAt the final word he looks sad, perhaps recalling his first love (jam), but his observation lingers across the sticky plastic table and your children, at once, come to a realization that all is not right in their world. That their parent is either a liar or, worst, fraudulent.… more
In Line at Walmart With All the Other Damned
Fiction by Steve PasseyWe used to be worth something. … more
One Night In Rapid City
Fiction by S.W. CampbellAn isolated man in his hotel room find himself unable to move past his own ruminations. … more
The Bass
Fiction by Ashleigh Bryant PhillipsI know I can get better if I want to. Everybody can get better if they want to. At the Duck Thru the black ladies are talking ‘bout the Bradley man that used to be sheriff in Halifax County. He killed himself yesterday. Melissa’s rescue squad was called out to it. They say he… more
Notes on a Quarter-Life Crisis
Essay by Connor Ferguson“A year and a half ago, I had a quarter-life crisis. If you read this step-by-step strategy guide — and with a little luck and determination — you can have one, too.… more
