“Old Bones” by Michael Patrick Brady
The house had been vacant for a long time, the realtor told me, but she wasn’t sure why.
Category: Original Fiction
“Bottlemouth” by Justin Haynes
Q: [tapping the photograph] Where’s the little girl? Where’s Anisa Quashie?
A: We do not know Anisa Quashie.
“You’re in My Space” by Lisa Cole
It was 6:25 am when 4 year old Brianna tiptoed into our bedroom. Dim morning light bounced off her damp cheeks. “Mommy,” she said, chin quivering, “I . . . don’t . . . feel ‘dood . . .”
“The Mighty Kwapo” by Kristine Simelda
Kwapo can’t remember the words to the song, but it doesn’t matter. These days the show is strictly burlesque . . .
“Southside Valentine” by Richie Narvaez
Detective Almodovar, half Polish, half Puerto Rican, sits in the playground at the corner of Borinquen Plaza and Rodney Street.
“The Day of Gay Parade” by James Brydon
Today, Ultras threw rocks and policemen fled. Tonight, Ivana is still standing, the breeze tickling her skin.
“The Hula Girl” by Nathan Ward
She had been with him since he was a young ensign on his first leave in Manila . . .
“The Last Caucasian” by Yvette R. Murray
Dr. Stacey Roman watched as Roy, Chief Militia for Apex building, put down the copy of Fire Next Time he had been reading to reluctantly unlock the door for her.