Issue of July 12, 2021

King Cobra of the Sahaydri Mountains by Shashi Kadapa — Cover story fiction horror

Based in Pune, India, Shashi Kadapa is the managing editor of ActiveMuse, a journal of literature. He is the 2021 International Fellow of the International Human Rights Foundation, NY. Thrice nominated for Pushcart Prize, he is a two-time award winner of the IHRAF, NY short story competition.

Re-Introduction by Isabel Galvan — Poem rhymed

Isabel Galvan was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. With a desire to spread love and inspiration, she uses her passion for writing poetry and short stories as a way to express emotions. She finds great pleasure in being authentically transparent with her life's journey.

Their Flawless Flaws by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem rhymed

"...Perfected perfectly by imperfections..."

Character Post-revolution by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

"The writer came to her Country after revolution..."

I Saw the Angels by John Tustin — Poem unrhymed

"...They come and speak to me while I am asleep..."

Igor flagged me by Anabell Donovan — Poem unrhymed

"...maybe Igor knows something I don't..."

Last Visit by Robert Paul Allen — Poem unrhymed

"...today, he wills himself to visit..."

Vitreousness by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...Closeness is a curse..."

Waking Up by Richard LeDue — Poem unrhymed

"...morning frost shining like angel spit..."

Place Settings 32 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction family

The hailstorm is past, but has left some unexpected benefits...

Further into the Darkness 5 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

There are so many powerful supernatural creatures in the room, Bethany would be in bigger trouble if a fight broke out. Can she keep her mouth shut?