Lena Versus Love
Joshua Okwach Ernest Lena had always believed in love—the kind that sneaks up on you in the most unexpected of ways. But after years of disappointment, she had begun to…
The King of Mars
By Whitney R. Holp When NASA announced they were planning a manned mission to Mars within the next year, I applied immediately. There was no real reason to think I’d…
No More Microwave Dinners
by Carla Ward “So, how did you two meet?” Julie Wilson blotted her mouth with a napkin, trying not to panic at her mother’s question. Turning to look at her…
Love Beyond the Grave
by Olivia Young Love Beyond the Grave May your eternal flame live on forever. A reminder of your everlasting love. A blanket of memories you leave us with. For we…
Titanic
by Paraskevi Kanari Baron Mac Ronald brought the whiskey to his lips. A big sip to celebrate another small victory. General Le Maire had remained a mediocre opponent, even after…
Pipes
By Ashley Dryden According to Papa, the news had been talking about the collapse of the Beryl mine for several weeks. At least fifty miners got trapped in a small…
No Deal
by Emmylou Kotzé I could give you immortality. The author’s head snapped up from her computer. Silence fell, only memory echoing the sudden sibilant hiss of a voice she might…
The Rings of Moirai
by John Tures Atalanta of Lineage Zass had lived through one hundred and two solar-cycles, and she had many regrets. She sailed to where the Rings slipped into the sea.…
The Very Error of the Moon
by John Tures “It is the very error of the moon. She comes more nearer Earth than she was wont, and makes men mad.” William Shakespeare. “Othello.” Avery Chase regarded…