Flash Fiction By Jason Smith A few years before I met Zoe she’d been married to a man named Sebastian who she met at Art College. After they both graduated they split up and got back together so many times, Zoe thought that they were meant to be together. Based on that logic Zoe proposedContinue reading “The Art Studio in The Basement”
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Serial Killer: Glennon Engleman
True Crime By Chris Bunton I traveled to St. Louis, and as I am want to do, I looked up some crime figures and scenes while I was there. One of the more interesting characters was Glennon Engleman, also known as The Killer Dentist. Some people place Engleman in the serial killer category, while othersContinue reading “Serial Killer: Glennon Engleman”
Millie Hits A Home Run
Flash Fiction by Hillary Lyon “Fetch my coat, Avery.” Millie said as she grabbed the back of the sofa to steady herself. She wiped her hands on her jeans. “We’ve got to clean up your mess.” Her back ached; being eight months pregnant was hard on her spine. Being eight months pregnant made everything harder.Continue reading “Millie Hits A Home Run”
The Poch
Crime Fiction by Frank Sonderborg The Jukebox was pumping out, “Sweet Home Alabama,” which seemed to suit the vibe of the rundown roadside bar. Tico was sweating from the heat and that vibe was getting to him. “Christ Dom, do we have to listen to that shit.” “So, who then?” said Dom, “Barry fucking Manilow.Continue reading “The Poch”
Et Tu
Flash Fiction by Andy Betz The rain beat down hard on the convertible soft top. Generally, this meant I had two, maybe three hours before it began to leak. What I had to say did not warrant this much time. However, should she want to fight, at least I knew when it was going toContinue reading “Et Tu”
Someone Else
Flash Fiction by Calla Smith Laura had to run as fast and as far as she could. From that day forward, she would leave everything and everyone she knew behind until they had forgotten her face and the feeling of her name in their mouth. She would be someone else. Someone with no shame andContinue reading “Someone Else”
His Wandering Days Are Over
Flash Fiction By Jim Harrington Charlie sat in his favorite chair, hands on his knees, head tilted to one side. A steak knife protruded from his neck. Ellen, naked, used a cloth napkin to remove Bolognese sauce from her petite breast. “You aren’t hungry? That’s not like you. Spaghetti is your favorite.” She leaned forward,Continue reading “His Wandering Days Are Over”
Story Of An Encounter
Crime Fiction By Paul Perilli It’s not a surprise my friends and neighbors no longer bring up the once famed and much-discussed case of an unsolved murder in our quiet Brooklyn neighborhood. Shocking as it was at the time, it went the way of most news. Other topics came up. What took place over aContinue reading “Story Of An Encounter”
Do No Harm Or Injustice
Crime Fiction by C.D. Baxter Marquis fired potshots from his Glock as the rattlesnake wound across the floor toward the pile of ballooned-up black tar heroin tucked inside his living room fireplace. He’d come home jacked-up, nodding in the entryway. The heaven of his high vanished once he blasted a round into his right footContinue reading “Do No Harm Or Injustice”
Book Release: Judicial Misconceptions Shattered
True Crime By Matthew Harrison “Unlocking the Truth: Judicial Misconceptions Shattered Embark on a journey of revelation and reform as Matthew Harrison exposes hidden realities within the corridors of justice. Drawing inspiration from hard-hitting journalism like reports from Peter Wagner, Executive Director of Prison Policy Initiative, this groundbreaking work unveils shocking truths about jails andContinue reading “Book Release: Judicial Misconceptions Shattered”