By Richard Patterson The old man trudged strenuously through the foot deep snow in the Alaskan wilderness. His heart was pounding in his chest and he had to keep telling himself that it was not as hard as it seemed, that he was going to make it back to his cabin. He was just under … Continue reading Snow Angel
A Blast from the Past
By Nancy Machlis Rechtman Marcus had been 10 years old when the time capsule was buried beneath the cornerstone of the new movie theater on Main Street and Pine on May 27, 1975. Originally, it was agreed that the capsule would be opened in 50 years, in the year 2025. Marcus couldn’t even imagine being … Continue reading A Blast from the Past
Fenrir – The Dangerous Pup
By Aleksandar Nikolov We were a pretty strange family, but we were a family after all. It was just my brother, my sister, my mom, and me. They told me that dad is a God, a tiny human God. Mom on the other hand was a giant, my brother was a snake and my sister, … Continue reading Fenrir – The Dangerous Pup
Dirty Currency
By K. Mark Schofer The air hung lazily clinging to every nook and crevice with stubborn determination. An overhead fan twirled languidly, hardly making a dent in the late afternoon heat. Sweat dripped down Flora’s back, one drip at a time. The salty moisture accumulated in tiny puddles on the pink plastic school chair where … Continue reading Dirty Currency
The Librarian
By Carla Dias Beyond the Holy Mountains, a rock formation unknown to humans, lies the Kingdom of Mah. This is a parallel world where superior beings, endowed with superior intelligence and the capacity for knowledge, live. The Kingdom of Mah is accessible through a portal called Chokmah which symbolizes Supreme Wisdom. Society is administered by … Continue reading The Librarian
One Last Hurrah
By Rachel Tucker We stood side by side on the upper deck of the small passenger ferry. The November wind whipped my hair around and I shivered in the cold. He placed his hand over mine on the railing and, without turning, asked quietly, "Are you sure you wouldn't like to go downstairs where it's … Continue reading One Last Hurrah
Gwildor’s Key
By Andrew Evans Well, It was fantastic. I would say exactly what I thought it would be, but that would be a dis-service. My open travel ticket was still valid but I was very close to maxing out the savings in my groaning bank account. Still, I had enough for my food and drinks and … Continue reading Gwildor’s Key
The Barn
By Michael J. Barrington She was asleep now, her head leaning on his outstretched arm, her delicate, dainty fingers finally relaxing their grip on his huge, calloused hand. The musky scent of her beautiful, long hair, she was so proud of it, stirred up old memories of happier times. He knew every inch of her face, … Continue reading The Barn
Love in a Nutshell
By Joan Leotta Last week I bought a bag of assorted nuts in their shells and set them into the carved wooden bowl my grandmother gave me. I dug out the steel nutcracker (pliers- style) set, complete with picks. I smiled as I looked at the nuts in the bowl because in my mind I … Continue reading Love in a Nutshell
The Crossing
By Michael Barrington As the ship pulled away from the pier, the people on the dockside seemed to shrink in size until they were swallowed up in the mist, as if some giant had cast his cloak over them. Joe pulled his threadbare jacket closer around himself and clasped his elbows as if the gesture … Continue reading The Crossing
Academy of the Heart And Mind 