Issue of May 13, 2024

Little as Stressful by Thomas Kodnar — Cover story fiction horror

Austrian writer Thomas Kodnar, born in 1992, has a thing for horror. He studied philosophy at the University of Vienna. He enjoys black coffee and vegan cake.

Sunset by Barbara Brooks — Poem

"...sitting on the sand listening to the waves ease onto the shore..."

Allure by Rp Verlaine — Poem unrhymed

"...when Broadway had undimmed bright lights..."

Conversation with Self by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...Paradox and plurality are a part of our processes..."

First Apollo Mission by Fhen M. — Poem unrhymed

"...an arrow-like chariot takes to strike..."

Fury by Ferris E. Jones — Poem unrhymed

"...The snared brings the wine..."

In Memoriam 7 by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

Haiku dream

Morning Twilight Scientists Call Dawn by Mike Wilson — Poem unrhymed

"...Today is the deadline..."

Night Music by F.D. Jackson — Poem unrhymed

"...ethereal jazz saxophones screaming impossible altissimo ranges..."

Nothing More To Say by Jeffrey Zable — Poem unrhymed

"... reminds me once again of my own imminent demise ..."

Returning London by Taylor Dibbert — Poem unrhymed

So hard to say goodbye...

Sunlight Will Reappear and Revitalize by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...eclipses that all beings, anywhere, anytime experience..."

To Ella: What I Wish I Could Tell You by Terry Petersen — Poem unrhymed

"...the past faded into the beauty of your presence..."