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The Singing Girl
Kim Salinas Silva The Singing Girl A blue-colored lass curls her legs upon the face of a single pink daisy, spread open like a platform. One large eye gazes out like an apple; her black hair curls like a comma. … Continue reading
Abyss & Apex : Third Quarter 2008: Väinämöinen and the Singing Fish
Väinämöinen and the Singing Fish by Marissa K. Lingen Long ago in the Saamemaa, there lived a charmer named Joukahainen. Joukahainen’s charms were legendary throughout the district. He could charm the birds into singing a rousing dance tune. He could … Continue reading
Abyss & Apex: March/April 2003: The Pineapple Girl
“The Pineapple Girl” by S. Evans Anele’s first memory was of Aso Yaa creating two dogs from spit, goatskin, and cooking-fire smoke. The wise-woman’s fingers wove magic into the hairy hides with quick movements as she hummed under her breath. … Continue reading
Introduction to Issue 90 from the Poetry Editor’s Desk by John C. Mannone
Introduction to Issue 90 from the Poetry Editor’s Desk Please enjoy these endeared poets from around the world who bring you some well-done form poems (two different kinds of Pantoums and a subverted Haibun), a concrete or shape poem, as … Continue reading
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Introduction to Issue 87 [3Q2023] Poetry
Introduction to Issue 87 [3Q2023] Poetry First, please note that simultaneous submissions for poetry are no longer accepted since responses to poets with acceptances are completed before the end of the month after closure of the submission window. [Though I … Continue reading
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Archives 2023
Issue 85: 1st Quarter 2023 EDITORIAL “A Retreat Into Fantasy” by Wendy S. Delmater FICTION “Infestation” by R. A. O’Brien “Kintsugi” by Amanda Dier “It’s a Perfect World After All” by Russ Colson “The Price of Eggs” by J.C. Pillard FLASH FICTION “Thief of Souls” … Continue reading
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2023 Awards Eligible
Issue 85: 1st Quarter 2023 FICTION “Infestation” by R. A. O’Brien “Kintsugi” by Amanda Dier “It’s a Perfect World After All” by Russ Colson “The Price of Eggs” by J.C. Pillard FLASH FICTION “Thief of Souls” by David A. Gray “Birthday Card” by Jess Leigh Unrein … Continue reading
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“The Snow Queen’s Women” by Suzanne J. Willis
Suzanne J. Willis The Snow Queen’s Women …………I. Granny Storyweaver On winter nights, Granny and her words are warmer than the hearth-fire, though her stories are of trolls and goblins, and magic mirrors splintering the heart. She serves her words … Continue reading
The Memory Dealer
The Memory Dealer by Katharine Tyndall There is a wash of water, the floor rears up to the darkening sky, screams sound amidst the churning seawater, a cold crackle of ice splitting, and I am falling. I am being swallowed … Continue reading
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Christmas Carol
Christmas Carol by Michaele Jordan “O holy night,” sang Ilana. She sang seriously and well. She sang well because she’d been taking voice lessons since she was nine. She sang seriously because she was practicing for the school Holiday Concert … Continue reading
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