“Flashlights in the Distance” by Nick Manzolillo

We are supposed to meet beneath the stars, while the ocean whispers. I’ve stripped to my briefs and sampled the water with my toes . . .

Ann Hood’s Introduction to Providence Noir

To celebrate the release of Providence Noir, the latest in Akashic’s Noir Series, we’re pleased to bring you a glimpse into Ann Hood’s love of noir with her introduction, “Crimes and Misdemeanors.”

“My Name is Brendan” by Christian Aguiar

“My name is Brendan.”

He repeated the words as he walked down to the sidewalk . . .