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27 August 2012

Dodging Miss Daisy by Russell Gayer

On the way to work this morning, I came up behind a PT Cruiser with a bright yellow sign on the rear. “NEW DRIVER,” it screamed, in big, bold, capital letters. It’s ...

26 August 2012

Old Law by Pamela Foster

I was three days in, hiking alone on the Bear Creek Trail, when I found the body. The sun split the clouds in a rare appearance and one dusty stream ...

25 August 2012

Christmas in July by Emma Russon

It is July, and they are playing Christmas songs. You don’t like Christmas songs. You definitely don’t like Christmas songs sung by Kylie Minogue. ‘Just slip a sable under the ...

24 August 2012

Dancing with the Moon by Hilary Alexander

I had been forced awake by a deep, venomous pain in my right shoulder which moved, snake-like down through my arm until it reached my hand, arching and twisting it ...

23 August 2012

The Human Zoo by Natchai Leenders

I welcome you to the Human Zooand do we have a sight for you.We'll start off the tour with feisty felines;check if you can see yours or see mine: Corporate ...

22 August 2012

Reflections by Natchai Leenders

At the hall of mirrors, I was a reflectionless man.They thought I was a damned vampire from Tran-sylvania, sucking life from all, whenever I can.I was just an ordinary horrifying, ...

21 August 2012

Where Are You? by E. J. Smalley

Oh man with the soft gentle eyes, Where are you? I’m yearning to gaze into your silver soul. Oh man with the long silky hair, Where are you? I’m yearning to feel its touch through ...

20 August 2012

Becoming Bonita by Jo J. ADAMSON

"Bonita is due sometime this week," Warren said as he took a drink of his scotch (neat) and patted Neal's shoulder. The touch was intimate as if he had ...

19 August 2012

Powered by Destiny by Deepika Thirugnanasambandam

Infant Jesus Child Care Hospital was filled with the cries of the infants. The visitors stayed annoyed by the kids who merrily played hide-and-go-seek in the hospital. Dr. Shanthakumari was ...

17 August 2012

A Deadly Fascination by Viki Cole

I have always felt confined within this body. Muscles, sinews and tendons have perpetually felt inferior. When I look at this body in the mirror, I see weakness, lack of ...

17 August 2012

Smiles Can Tell A Different Story by Victoria Gill

Standing on the edge of the platform, I could see the bright lights of the thing closing in. It was now or never. The yellow illuminating blaze looked like huge ...

16 August 2012

The 25th by Victoria Gill

Lewis Croft awoke that morning to the regular plummeting sensation in his stomach. A sensation he had been feeling for the last six months. A giant, sickening knot that was ...

15 August 2012

A Good Eye by Victoria Gill

I used to come here with Grandma every Saturday morning when I was younger. She loved to search the place, scour it for hours on the hunt for unusual, rare ...

14 August 2012

Paper Dolls and A Winter's Tale by Stephanie Christodoulou

Paper Dolls Because the curve of a woman is made of glossy paper and white teeth (Upon reflection) I crumpled my fleshy outline into: trash cans, bin bags, grief. A Winter’s Tale When over the icy row I see ...

12 August 2012

Refuge by James Giddings

When I think about my birth I think of how a refugee might feel; Stuck in a certain sort of life But now looking towards a light Like it’s the one at the end ...

11 August 2012

Snow by James Giddings

And I find myself here drawing the hooks of your dress over the roll of your shoulders; I watch it fall and settle by your feet. Your skin, is like snow, white, impeccable, soft and fragile ...

10 August 2012

The Wind by Laurie Mains

This story contains sexual content. The wind took the door from her hand and slammed it shut. She had wanted to go with some dignity but the echoing slam ended any ...

9 August 2012

An Empty Room by Stephanie Louis

Serena gave the door a gentle push and it creaked open. The anticipation of what she might find behind the door was always the hardest part. She took a deep ...

8 August 2012

Wednesday's Child by Molly Oatham

Jewish people, they have this thing, this ritual when somebody dies. They eat a lot of food, and they sit around and talk, and don’t change their clothes for days. ...

7 August 2012

Bacon by Sarah Sim

The smoky aroma fills the air, circulating the house with a welcoming smell that reminds me of childhood breakfasts... Mum would be in the kitchen cooking away and talking to ...

6 August 2012

The Dangers of Lolly by Jyoti Patel

You know something’s gone terribly wrong when the highlight of your week is installing a plastic basket on your bicycle. Things weren’t going well at all. I had moved back ...

5 August 2012

You and I by Nicolette Dickinson

Light bites on soft tan skin Curling toes On the edge of the bed Goose pimpled hairs Erect With sensation Nape of the neck Curved to perfection Tousled hair wrapped In his fingers Eyes connecting Heated friction Collapsing into heaven ...

4 August 2012

Released on Bail by Nicolette Dickinson

Ringing bell Freedom Stampede of feet ‘Tag’ Chinese whispers Squabbling squeals ‘Your it’ Across the dirt Locking arms Bulldog Fearless charge Dirty knees ‘Argh my eye’ 1, 2, 3 cartwheel 'My friend fancies you' A leg and a wing Kissy catch 'I already have five boyfriends' ‘It’s spitting’ Daunting dinner ...

2 August 2012

Silent Screams State By Charlotte Rigarlsford

I numbed into it, Outwardly numb if precise. Loud screams interned. No, no, no, No over and over, Eventually not, as ignored. Already lost, My gift to give, Not surrendered. Seven, 24/7's later, There's waiting, For sameness. Imagine, Calm alabaster And red velvet. I burdened ...