Issue of December 24, 2018

The Unwelcome Christmas Invitation by Terry Petersen — Cover story fiction family holiday

Rose wants to forget her past -- even though it lives inside her and has affected her sense of who she is.

China Trade by Harvey Silverman — Essay memoir

Not all gifts fit under a Christmas tree...

The Young Lad's Bell by James Deighan — Poem rhymed

A wonderful epic poem you can read to any of your grandchildren.

Across the Pond by Scott Thomas Outlar — Poem unrhymed

"...Every language becomes crystal clear..."

Bike Ride by John Dorroh — Poem unrhymed

"...what lies in the murky water 40 feet below the bridge..."

How To Tell Whether They Are In The GG Group by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...If your ruler, to his or her discredit, has always run your nation like it's his or her privately-owned company..."

I Close My Eyes by Ahmad Al-Khatat — Poem unrhymed

"...dripping rare honey..."

Pulling a Fast One in the Slow Lane by Ryan Quinn Flanagan — Poem unrhymed

"...There is money in my pocket which greatly reduces instances of famine..."

Dark Whispers 17 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction, horror vampire mature content

Kirk Grady poked his nose into business that was none of his own, and that is how he came to his end. Too bad, Kirk. But what is Morgan really up to?