Speculative Fiction by Mord McGhee The wall had closed behind me, and the first thing I thought wasn’t that I was going to die. I thought of my mother’s voice telling me I’d wasted too many blessings learning how to survive wars only to let a rotten prison swallow me whole. I thought of LeeContinue reading “Ain’t Afraid”
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Crawlspace
Crime Fiction by By John Bukowski Colleen donned her brightest smile, adding a little extra dimple. “Just let me grab my gear and I’ll check it out for you darlin.” The petite thirty-year-old wore coveralls that hugged her trim figure like a second skin. Her silky blond hair was scrunched into a ponytail. As always,Continue reading “Crawlspace”
Woman-Ochre: Partners In Crime
Creative Nonfiction by Lilianne Milgrom Did they, or didn’t they? Could a reclusive couple have masterminded one of the most brazen art heists in US history? 2018 Ron No matter how many times Ron was grilled by local detectives, friends and strangers, he could offer no insights or theories as to why Aunt Rita andContinue reading “Woman-Ochre: Partners In Crime”
Roman’s Road
Flash Fiction by Arman Kaymakcian The musty smell of urine crawled inside Roman’s nostrils as he lay half-dead in the vestibule on Summerfield Avenue. The rusty baseboard heater beside his face warmed like a heated morgue. He found himself lost somewhere between crib and coffin in the snowy confines of another relentless New Jersey winter.Continue reading “Roman’s Road”
Panic At Shakes
Crime Fiction by Christian De Matteo Marty Beesman moved the body three more inches to the right. He cocked his undersized head at it, considering while biting his lower lip, then reached down and gently flung the corpse’s right arm out. Marty breathed out his nose exasperated, even stomped one foot ever so slightly. WhatContinue reading “Panic At Shakes”
In A Realm Of Broken Dreams
Flash Fiction by Mick Rose “Good fucking riddance,” my fiancé’s father snapped. “Do us a favor and die while you’re in Guam.” Typical asshole billionaire. As if I caused the shark attack that left Cloe in a coma, her brilliant brain battling death in a room across the hall. My broad back blocked the hospital’sContinue reading “In A Realm Of Broken Dreams”