Crime Fiction By Kim-Dan Doan The hills and farms had molded into a cluster of trees that grew so high that they blocked the sun. He looked up but could only see a few rays of light seeping through the branches. One caught his eye and he was forced to blink. He shook his head.Continue reading “There Are Only Rumors”
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Blackout
Crime Fiction By Sam Cooke It all started with the cast list for the spring musical. “Ms. Combs has posted it,” Dominic said as he climbed into the passenger seat of my Volkswagen Beetle. I pulled my sunglasses down and stared at him over the rims. “How do you know?” “She told me.” I reversedContinue reading “Blackout”
Book Review: The Destroyer Series
Book Review By Chris Bunton Back in the 80s, I started reading action book series of various kinds. I read Conan. I read The Executioner, and later the Mack Bolan series. I read a series called the Survivalist and The Destroyer. Recently I started rereading some of those series from my high school days. Why?Continue reading “Book Review: The Destroyer Series”
Ke Kala o ke Manaolana (or, The Color of Hope)
Dystopian Fiction by Thomas Iannucci Green was good. That much, she remembered. Green was good, because green was warm. Green was…home? Green was home. And home was…good. She was pretty sure that home was good. It was hard to remember, but as she staggered along, leg throbbing in pain, she tried her best to rememberContinue reading “Ke Kala o ke Manaolana (or, The Color of Hope)”
The Best Advice I Ever Got
Speculative Fiction By Andy Betz I lived on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach until I began my university studies. My father worked maintenance at a Catholic retreat off of Biscayne Bay. My mother worked at the Ida M. Fisher Elementary School serving lunches. I attended a variety of schools and loved every moment of theContinue reading “The Best Advice I Ever Got”
Unraveling Wrongful Conviction And Miscarriage Of Justice
—A True Story Transforming Despair To Hope. True Crime By Matthew Harrison “In the poignant pages of “Unraveling Wrongful Conviction and Miscarriage of Justice,” Matthew invites readers on a compelling journey—a transformation from the depths of despair to a life rekindled with hope and purpose. Baring his soul, Matthew recounts the gripping narrative of hisContinue reading “Unraveling Wrongful Conviction And Miscarriage Of Justice”
The Hobo Codes
Crime Fiction by Andrew Ricchiuti “The cops are holding him,” Thatcher said. “They’re wrong. He didn’t do anything.” I’ve heard that story before. Rarely true. “How do you know that?” I said. “You have proof?” “Only that I know Stone,” Thatcher said. “He wouldn’t hurt anyone. Especially not a kid. He lives by the hoboContinue reading “The Hobo Codes”
Weighing In
Dystopia Fiction By Alexandria Riker December 2037- Canada “…to show attention to today’s speaker, as a witness and tribute to the horrors of the Initiative, Ms. Darby Anne Rein.” The lights on the podium turned on, and the woman who was still merely a child no more than six months ago, sporting her slightly buzzedContinue reading “Weighing In”
Book Review: Trick Baby
Book Review by Chris Bunton After reading the non-fiction book, “Pimp” by Iceberg Slim. I decided to check out his fiction books starting with Trick Baby. The book was very good, and well written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it It begins with the author telling the story that was told to him, by one of hisContinue reading “Book Review: Trick Baby”
Angle Grinder
Crime Fiction By Shane Leavy Wind rose and drove rain against the van with a hollow, rattling roar. Inside, Michael winced. ‘Don’t worry, young fellah,’ said Barry, huge behind a glowing cigarette where he sat opposite, ‘we won’t tell your mammy you got wet.’ Tom huffed smoke in a chesty snigger from the driver’s seat,Continue reading “Angle Grinder”