“Walls” by Rhian Waller
The walls divide more than inside and out: they run a sharp line between needs and wants.
Category: Original Fiction
“Like Cattle” by Ashley Sgro
“Can you use me?” My hands keep shaking.
“Getting There Is Half the Fun” by Anita Wong
Once upon a time, there was a brave mother and father who decided to maneuver three suitcases, one backpack, two car seats, one Pack ’n Play, and two young children—including a cranky toddler—all the way to Disneyland.
“Norman” by JZ Sims
Norman drove towards his home town of Sycamore, Missouri. It was about sunup on a Sunday. He had been driving for many hours.
“Patched Up” by Beth Anderson
Two minutes. Are two minutes too much to ask? Two minutes to talk with a grownup without having to worry about you? But no. I take my eyes off you for two lousy minutes and next thing I know you’re huddled under the slide, sobbing like somebody stole your cupcake.
“It’s OK, When You Have Two, They Play Together!” by Simon Pinkerton
Transcript from a fun day with Dad . . .
“The Rap Song” by Alice Shi Kembel
We are driving home from dinner at a friend’s house one evening when our four-year-old, Sawyer*, who loves music, spontaneously breaks into song. “I gotta big butt, I gotta big butt . . .”
“Implant 6428007891” by Philip Quinn
Saw Dr. Vaughn Romo yesterday. My second consult. We discussed the various options again. The consult was free this time, but not of arrogance . . .