By Luke James Wilkinson I had been staring out of the window for as long as I could remember. Not much changed within my little frame, and I would have noticed if it did. I can see all the way down the high street, that means the doctor’s surgery, the corner shop, and the bakery. … Continue reading The Long View
Letter to a Far Away Friend
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan I come out of the bathroom and sit down to write a letter to this friend on the other side of the world who is expecting another. Another son according to his letter. That makes two. “Another mouth to feed and another bum to clean,” he confesses. But he is happy, … Continue reading Letter to a Far Away Friend
The Flight Attendant
By Marvel Pephel Maryann is a flight attendant. No, Maryann used to be. She just resigned two days ago - you may later ponder if "resign" should be the appropriate verb here. Let me take you first to the likes of Maryann. Maryann likes books; Maryann likes peppersoup, periwinkle and peppered snails. Maryann could be … Continue reading The Flight Attendant
A Poem by Marc Caver
I met the Australian man with the Russian wife again. Neither looked to pleased to see me almost straight away he asked me what I did. I have been waiting a long time for someone to ask I said and I was tempted to say I am retarded and when they ask again I would … Continue reading A Poem by Marc Caver
The Devil on Drums
By Ryan Quinn Flanagan Have you ever looked at the projects and wondered why those that claim they could terraform Mars don’t start right here on earth? I guess it is a prestige thing. Who wants to terraform Regent Park when you can terraform Mars? That’s the red planet. Has its own crayon and everything. … Continue reading The Devil on Drums
The Tooth Fairy
By Dr.Imbesat Maheen Syed The tooth fairy came in, In the middle of the night. Tip toeing in from Her fairy land, With a gift in Her hand. Mother told Me to sleep tight, I kept My tooth by the pillow, holding onto it tight. I dreamt of candy canes and chocolates, And mumbled … Continue reading The Tooth Fairy
The Muse
By Robert Stout The Muse “What?” “You need to write.” “Why?” “Because I won’t let you sleep if you don’t.” “Bull. I have sleeping pills.” “And how are they working for you?” “Okay, I’m sleeping less than before.” “Exactly. You need to write.” “I don’t know what to write.” “So?” “How am I supposed to … Continue reading The Muse
Living On Earth
By Natasha Kafka 1. Day and night Is the Earth flat? Holographic picture of the moon in the billion years old sky Death and the knight playing poker at the seashore the missing joker slowly burns at the Earth`s inner core 2. Cockroach nonradioactive milk the poison … Continue reading Living On Earth
In My Old Neighborhood
By Alyssa Trivett The trains run every so often, jackhammering off and above the track and the sound effects are glass smashing in a silent movie ear shrill pounding nails into quicksand. Kids fish reel their bikes over different Tetris levels of sidewalks, an elderly man hula hoops in front of his work desk on his driveway in … Continue reading In My Old Neighborhood
High School Contest Winners
The winners of our first annual high school contest have all been posted. We got some really amazing posts from some really amazing young writers. It was an honor to read their submissions and we hope that each of them continue their writing and send more of their work for us to post. Have you … Continue reading High School Contest Winners
Academy of the Heart And Mind 