Issue of January 17, 2022

A Room for a Decent Burial of Memories by Martin Foroz — Cover story fiction life conflict

Martin was born in Iran in 1964 and earned BA and MA in English Literature and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics. He left Iran for Oman in 2014 and has been living there as an expatriate professor of English Language and Literature since then.

Harvey, Shut Up! by Harvey Silverman — Essay memoir

Really, what more was there to say?

arise by Jack Henry — Poem unrhymed

"...with the pain of a thousand lies..."

Bored with Rimbaud by William Taylor, Jr. — Poem unrhymed

William Taylor Jr. lives and writes in San Francisco. He is the author of numerous books of poetry, and a volume of fiction. His work has been published widely in journals across the globe.

Food Chain by John Grey — Poem unrhymed

"...and surely there's something out there..."

Long Homestead in Winter by Julian O. Long — Poem unrhymed

"...No one living knows its history now..."

Mornings by Bharti Bansal — Poem unrhymed

"...The world doesn't pay attention to the girl..."

People, Pour in Some Adoration and Awe by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...allow me to unwrap your splendor which empowers me..."

Salvation by Gopal Lahiri — Poem unrhymed

"...see things anew in a long river running..."

The First Chapter by Prithvijeet Sinha — Poem unrhymed

Prithvijeet Sinha is from Lucknow, India. He is a post graduate in MPhil from the University of Lucknow.

This American Thing by Jason Ryberg — Poem unrhymed

"...so many have tried to identify, dissect and analyze over the years..."

Further into the Darkness 32 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Conclusion. The first battle has been won, and Bethany is safe for the moment. Where Harry will put her in harm's way again is yet to be seen...

The Lake Erie Lights 21 by Hawkelson Rainier — Serial fiction speculative

Roy hitches rides in human psyches, drifting in memories like a time traveler. Except that for Roy, time can be deceptive...