Issue of January 8, 2018

Second Chance by Elaine Zentner — Cover story short fiction horror

A heart that learns mercy can make amends. A hand that reaches out can be touched. Ideally, that is...

A Gathering of Mirrors by Michael H. Brownstein — Poem unrhymed

"...A son cannot understand the reflections of a father..."

Dueling Banjos by Charles Cicirella — Poem unrhymed

"...We're being led astray by a dog that cannot wag its tail and chew gum at the same time..."

Imaginary Visions by Jake Cosmos Aller — Poem unrhymed

"...The soulless rain beating against the windows of my mind..."

Moon Flower Dreams by Ken Allan Dronsfield — Poem unrhymed

"...lost within ethereal dreams of moon flowers..."

Thou Shall Wait by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...The same flock with their archaic hymn..."

Writing My Life Away by Ann Christine Tabaka — Poem unrhymed

"...Your words piercing my heart again..."

After Life 11 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction death

Trashing Garrison's office had been fun for Roj, shooting Thug Boy had been disturbing, but trying to figure out how to be properly dead ...