Issue of December 3, 2018

The Casual Sun by Nick Gerrard — Cover story fiction life

The dream: to get to some place you want to be, and do what you love to do best. The plan: make as much money as you can to reach your dream. The reality?...

Dysfunction by Christine Seery — Poem unrhymed

Christine Seery works as a caregiver to the elderly and collects masquerade ball masks. Her poetry has been published in Down in the Dirt magazine, Wolff Poetry Literary Journal, and Piker Press. She lives in Ohio with her husband, young daughter, and dog.

Forgiveness by Megha Sood — Poem unrhymed

"...It longs for that ray of light and its pain seeping through..."

Gold Heaven by Hongri Yuan — Poem unrhymed

"...A mirror let me see countless smiles of time..."

How Trouble Grows by Joan McNerney — Poem unrhymed

"...Trouble knows where you live..."

Real Food for the Hungry Souls Please by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"Is it not time to cook real food..."

The Fine Print by Gary Glauber — Poem unrhymed

"...But no one else deserves serenity that eludes her..."

William Golding Was a One Hit Wonder by Ryan Quinn Flanagan — Poem unrhymed

"...Just an island all alone..."

Dark Whispers 14 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Cassandra is attracting way too much attention from some people that it's best not to be noticed by. Even an experienced vampire thinks twice when asked to join a master for the hunt.