Issue of October 13, 2025

The Journeyman by Sean Lawrence — Cover story fiction life

Sean Lawrence hails from Southern California, where he writes both screenplays and short stories. He's been published a few times and won a few contests. There are rumors he might one day attempt a novel, but he has yet to confirm this.

Going with the Flow by Dan Mulhollen — Essay memoir

A difficult time, but still a cautionary reminder...

The Parva Hotel Is Burning by Matthew Mota — Fiction horror

Matthew Mota is a writer from Chicago, Illinois. He went to the University of Illinois for engineering but still makes time to write. Creating unique short stories and poetry are his ways of navigating the universal hardships of life.

Bethnal Green by N. Chamchoun — Poem unrhymed

"...A cat burglar in your hood..."

Crush the Hell on Earth: A Prayer in 10 Parts! (3) by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

"...Denial and acceptance!.."

Hotel Dementia by Jason Ryberg — Poem unrhymed

"...evening sky is wellin’ up and threatenin’ to unload its whole rag-bag repertoire ..."

Ice Mornings by George Gad Economou — Poem unrhymed

"...how long are you planning to stay?..."

Ode to Mrs. Miller by Nolo Segundo — Poem unrhymed

"...Still crisp, poignant In its memories..."

Why the Art of Storytelling Is Telling by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"Please spin a story..."

Wishing on a Miracle by Sterling Warner — Poem unrhymed

"...Initially I placed hope..."

You Get Three Wishes by Michael Minassian — Poem unrhymed

Michael Minassian is a Contributing Editor for Verse-Virtual, an online poetry journal.

A Hopeless Place by Beth Miller — Prose

Beth Miller lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she spends her time reading and writing.

Ngongo Chronicle 14 by Ron Singer — Serial fiction

Pierre out of action, we turn to Robert Shepherd...