Issue of November 4, 2019

The Hollow Repairman by Christian McCulloch — Cover story fiction horror

Christian McCulloch is a prolific British writer with a colourful background.

Final Apology by Terry Petersen — Fiction family death

And when we're offered forgiveness, can we accept it?...

Seeking Refuge in the Sun by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem rhymed

"...Run as if you have torched the touchy tail Of a lion..."

a man sharpening a machete by John Grochalski — Poem unrhymed

"...quite a sight to behold..."

Acid Rain Chiseling Away at Memories by Wayne Russell — Poem unrhymed

Wayne Russell is or has been many things in his 48 years on this planet; he has been a creative writer, world traveler, graphic designer, former soldier, and former sailor.

Death Warrant by Alexis Rhone Fancher — Poem unrhymed

"...He said that meant I knew he was going to die..."

Farmer Dead by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

"He tilled his land, Fed family of four..."

La bella mató a la bestia by Tomas Sanchez Hidalgo — Poem unrhymed

"...and today ghost wandering tattooed through my house..."

Lynchpin by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...Frame of mind determines the vocabulary..."

Nostalgia by Charlie Brice — Poem unrhymed

"...This whole megillah is so PC...."

Photo Opportunity by Lynn White — Poem unrhymed

"...I thought that it was a picture he would like to have..."

The Goatmen of Aguirra 5 by Joseph Carrabis — Science fiction

An outside observer can collect facts, and propose reasons for the facts. But it is in observing a people as a participant that one learns deeper truths...