Issue of April 26, 2021

Later: Book Review by Kavan P. Stafford — Book review "Later"

Kavan P. Stafford reviews "Later" by Stephen King.

Stand Your Ground by Nick Gerrard — Cover story fiction conflict

It starts one way, but the way takes on a life of its own...

Pyramid Prison by Strider Marcus Jones — Poem rhymed

"...warp the altar of natural laws..."

Another Shooting in America by Rp Verlaine — Poem unrhymed

"...Second degree felony instead of terminal stupidity..."

Awake by Wayne F. Burke — Poem unrhymed

"... determined to drive me insane then kill me..."

Done to Death by Mather Schneider — Poem unrhymed

"...3 poets snicker at the idea of death..."

Failed Surprises by Piku Chowdhury — Poem unrhymed

Dr. Piku Chowdhury teaches in a post graduate government-aided college and serves as a research guide, editor, author, painter, translator, singer, poet, photographer, and mental health facilitator.

Four Decades Looming by Mike Zone — Poem unrhymed

"...a pail of water thrown at the triad between rounds..."

IRONWEED (1987) by Jay Passer — Poem unrhymed

"...she sang to the gin mill crowd..."

Marching Orders by Charles Cicirella — Poem unrhymed

"...living a life outside the norm..."

The Poet's Perceptive Power by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...powerful but also prescient..."

Place Settings 21 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family

Tom had his secrets, Philli had hers; Gloria keeps some secrets from her brothers, and Ben -- well, Ben keeps some secrets, too...

Bohemian Morning 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Bethany has kept her secret for a long time. One wrong move and she'll reveal what will mean an automatic death sentence...