Fiction
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Magpie and His Human
My flock, tibicen tyrannica, has been here for centuries. Since the dawn of time, some say. Perching in the gum trees. Drinking from the ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 21
“When the founder and former CEO Martin Porter died at ninety-four years of age. The newspaper immediately decided to promote Mackenzie Billings as ... -
The Tsunami
The sound of urgent footsteps and panicked voices jolted Roxanne awake. Surrounded by empty seats, she sat alone in a bus that could accommodate ... -
The Other California Incident
Signaling to nobody, Rilke turned onto the state route from the gravel access road he and Kyle had taken to reach their hiking trails ... -
In Remembrance
Years had collected into decades before Zach and Gina returned to their parents’ unfinished basement. The constant smell of mildew had kept them away ... -
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Allington House – Part 2
Ginny seemed frozen to the spot as she watched Geves leave the room. What was going on? Michael had entered the space no bigger ... -
Such a Good Boy
My name is Shanequia, and I have a story to tell you. You won’t believe me, but I swear on a stack of bibles ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 20
“Y-you were betrayed?” I ask with hesitation. Miss Jessica gives me a sad smile. “Yes, everyone deals with it at some point in life. ... -
Dark Nights
Ingrid bounced little Erik in her arms while she waited for Helgi’s answer. His haggard face scooped firelight into the hollows of his cheeks ...
