By John Page I awaken from my tomb. I step forward slightly and am handed robes and my crown. By the time I’m at the center of the burial camber I’m dressed like I was in my life. I turn to my advisers to ask them what is going on. They explain to me that … Continue reading The War of the Golden Sun
Four Prisoners
By Harrison Abbott I knew they were all going to be hanged. They all knew it too. There was no question of rebellion. I was one of twenty guards and the prison was heavily secured. There were only four prisoners. They had been on trial for weeks, knowing they were going to be found guilty … Continue reading Four Prisoners
New Neighbors
By John Page I had just finished unloading everything off the moving truck when I heard the sound of a loud dog barking. This might sound odd but I’m really afraid of dogs. I think it’s because back in my hometown there was this wizard that liked to mess with me by summoning a shadow … Continue reading New Neighbors
First Comes the Baby
By Christopher Major If Chari let his birth certificate tell it his fate had been printed in black ink on a document destined for obscurity. Name: Chari Richardson. Race: Black. Mother: Angela Richardson. Mother’s Age: Twenty. Mother’s Race: Black. Mothers Occupation: Student. Farther: Blank Space. Let the coroner tell it Death had been banged into … Continue reading First Comes the Baby
Another Fish Story
By Mitchell Waldman A thunderstorm woke me last night. The storm was right on top of us. It sounded like the house was inside this huge kettle drum and each time, moments before the boom, the whole sky lit up like ten million flash bulbs all set off at once. I was terrified. I don’t … Continue reading Another Fish Story
Two Poems by Wei-Chih Eudela
Love or Aesthetics? Whenever I stare at your beautiful face I feel like my mind is at an empty abyss. I just then notice that I am out of place. When you are not around, I feel something is amiss. Your elegance captures the many hearts Of those people lucky enough to see Your … Continue reading Two Poems by Wei-Chih Eudela
Anatomy of a Tranquilizer
By Glenn Bresciani Za,za,za. Ga,ga,ga. Boo-boo. I am a Zulu walking under the moon. The African savanna stretches for eternity. All the lions and the zebras are living in harmony. This is the place I’d rather be, dreaming of the wilds from a David Attenburough DVD. Saddle up a giraffe, come ride with me. … Continue reading Anatomy of a Tranquilizer
The Tunnel
By Nancy Lou Henderson It was time to begin her journey, and Elsa wondered, was she prepared? Once taking the first step on to the pathway, there would be no going back. Elsa took a deep breath, then saw herself at the opening to the tunnel. A path stretched out in front of her, leading … Continue reading The Tunnel
Now and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Now Now is the time to live Now is the time to experience joy Compassion Companionship Mi compadre Sometimes waiting Takes time and patience Yet people are only in control Of themselves and no one else They do what they say And they do what they do But never underestimate “The power of you”! The … Continue reading Now and Other Poems by Alex Andy Phuong
Having an Education and Other Prose by Alex Andy Phuong
Having an Education Ever since I was six years old, I strived to emulate the teachers who inspired me to become the educator that I am today. Ironically, I did not like to read when I was a child. Nevertheless, I still went on to earn college degrees in English, and currently work as an … Continue reading Having an Education and Other Prose by Alex Andy Phuong
Academy of the Heart And Mind 