Category: Contemporary

BLACK HOLE by Alex Khansa

Posted on May 23, 2019May 6, 2024 by Every Writer

I pick up today’s paper. There’s a ring of light—bright and blurry—against a black backdrop. Headlines call it the first ever photo of a black hole.

Girl with Pearls in Her Eyes by Fanni Sütő

Posted on May 15, 2019December 9, 2023 by Every Writer

here are ghosts on the Underground.You don’t notice them because they look just like you, or a ticket inspector. They clutch their lost life as

A Narrow Bridge by Avital Gad-Cykman

Posted on May 5, 2019December 9, 2023 by Every Writer

A Narrow Bridge by Avital Gad-Cykman I’ve sang this ancient song in moments my mouth started singing on its own,

The Cold Sausages in my Neighbourhood by Owain Evans

Posted on May 4, 2019December 9, 2023 by Every Writer

I stood in the paddling pool. It was the first week of the summer holidays and mum was throwing the party she told dad she wouldn?t. My mum was everywhere, handing out drinks, but my dad was in a gap in the curtains, watching.

“Hi” by Lauren K. Sweeney

Posted on April 30, 2019December 9, 2023 by Every Writer

Nine-oh-eight Glenview Road was the best part of carrying the mail. Ten blocks into my suburban trek, there she’d be, stretched out on a neon towel, sweet and slick as a glazed

The Rusted Swing Set by Sheila Good

Posted on April 15, 2019December 9, 2023 by Every Writer

The Rusted Swing Set by Sheila Good She folded the morning newspaper. Her old bones creaked as she stood leaning

The Birds Weep by Steve Carr

Posted on April 9, 2019May 6, 2024 by Every Writer

The air is thick with the scent of pine. Rays of purple, blood red and golden yellow are fanned out across the twilight sky. Kyle walks among the trees holding a bouquet of wilting lilies. Lost, he searches for signs of the path he wandered away from.

Delivery by Denis Bell

Posted on March 1, 2019May 6, 2024 by Every Writer

“It came out positive.”

“You’re kidding!”

It would seem so. The news was surprising to Ruth because Sandra was old. Not Betty White old, but easily old enough to be Ruth’s mom.

“What did Jim say?”

Thief by Kristy Gherlone

Posted on February 4, 2019May 6, 2024 by Every Writer

I watch them together, though I’m supposed to be in my room. They’re sitting too close. Cigarette smoke trails in front of my eyes as I sit huddled in the corner.

Nobody Shall Sleep By T. Dem

Posted on February 3, 2019May 6, 2024 by Every Writer

I’m lying down on the bed. Naked. Carefree. One hand thrown carelessly behind my head propping me up. The other playing with my belly button or any small indent on my skin within a comfortable radius.