Issue of September 21, 2020

Pohang by Geoff Goodman — Cover story fiction humor

Geoff Goodman works with disadvantaged and traditionally marginalized groups teaching writing at the College of The Marshall Islands. His work has been published in many newspapers and magazines and he has placed a few stories in smaller literary journals.

Tango 8 by Beate Sigriddaughter — Fiction life love

Kevin remembers what Robin had written in her journal that horrible Monday...

The Last Months of Violet Koski, Part Two by Heather Smith — Fiction life love

Part Two of Five. What do you think of when you have so little left?

A Single Grey Waffle Shirt by Ryan Quinn Flanagan — Poem unrhymed

"...Old habits don't die until bad ones do..."

At the Swap Meet by Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal — Poem unrhymed

"...a hat with a black spider logo..."

Beyond the Sky Are Galaxies Not God by Syed Aamir Sharief Qadri — Poem unrhymed

"...We don't recognize Him and deride His devotees..."

Dreams: A Stream-of-consciousness poem by Lopa Banerjee — Poem unrhymed

"...We become the spirit of awakening, dissolving..."

End of an Illusion by Rehanul Hoque — Poem unrhymed

"...travelers with rare skill of crossing the sea..."

God-Orb by Donna Dallas — Poem unrhymed

Donna Dallas studied Creative Writing and Philosophy at NYU's Gallatin School and was lucky enough to study under William Packard, founder and editor of the New York Quarterly. Most recently she is found in The Opiate, Anti Heroin Chic, Beatnik Cowboy and Horror Zine among many other publications. She has just published her novel, "Death Sisters," with Alien Buddha Press, and currently serves on the editorial team for Red Fez.

Mask Up or Else ... by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...I got bored with staring out of the window..."

Retro Portrait: Local Style by Gary Glauber — Poem unrhymed

"...called to service toward mastery of desired style..."