The Inhabited Arc by Joe Trabocco is a collection of three short stories, all standalones and each enveloped in the singular consciousness of its narrator. In Epiphany, Lydia is in a coastal house where daily life by the shore slowly awakens an inner awareness, leading...

The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener by Mary Frances Baker follows a fanciful acorn-topped character who discovers an unexpected friendship while exploring a garden, where small details become sources of fascination and connection. The garden becomes a space of discovery, where everyday encounters with plants,...

K.S. Krown’s Devious Demons is a dark, seductive reimagining of a biblical myth set against the privileged, glittering backdrop of modern London. The story follows Lilley Meade. She never craved love, until she meets Edward, who is gentle, yet hides a power that Lilley doesn’t...

In Painting Over Cracks by Lee Bukowski, Beth and Danny were in an accident. They were hit on Danny’s side of the car; he was thrown out and died at the scene. Beth survived with a few injuries but now faces life without Danny. To...