July 25, 2024
Published by Donna O'Toole at July 25, 2024
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When Things Are Not As They Seem

We had been digging with our hands, trying to free our trapped family members from beneath the collapsed building. But, finally, it seemed, help had arrived. We all cheered. I jumped to my feet, despair transformed into hope, as pickup trucks and limos came into view…
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July 19, 2024
witch and fairies
Published by Perri Dodgson at July 19, 2024
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Good Versus Evil

Melting snow dripped from the leaves like tiny ice daggers onto the disgruntled trainee evil witches below. As soon as they were born, these little girls were dispatched to the camp before any chance of feeling love or appreciation of comfort or joy could tarnish them. The spells that they were taught in dank and chilly clearings were bitter with evil: how to cause pain, how to fill hearts with hatred and revenge, and how to cause sorrow through foul wickedness.
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July 12, 2024
Last Night I Walked On the Moon - cover image with moon and text
Published by Jeremy Dixon at July 12, 2024
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Last Night, I Walked on the Moon

He frowned and thought for a moment. “Maybe when Neil winked, told me to take a deep breath an’ hold it. I looked at Buzz. He smiled an’ gave me a thumbs up. Michael were busy wi’ summat.” His mother tutted and shrugged, glanced at the clock on the wall by the window and peered into the bubbling pan.
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May 22, 2024
Leave it there bobbing on the ocean - a Will & May story
Published by Melissa Juchniewicz at May 22, 2024
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Bobbing On the Ocean

“I’m sorry. I’ve almost got it licked though. I’m never touching another drop. Going on the wagon. I’m quitting. That was it last night, I promise. I’m done,” he said.
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May 10, 2024
The Long Deep Freeze, Part 1 cover - the plan - image of frost on glass
Published by Kay Lesley Reeves at May 10, 2024
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The Long Deep Freeze, Part 1

As we walked among the pods, I stressed the level of demand and the need for absolute secrecy to protect the privacy of the famous clientele. She seemed satisfied, and we returned to my ‘consulting room’ to finalise the terms.
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April 27, 2024
Dona Rosita's Baby - great-horned owl sitting on stump
Published by Feroza Jussawalla at April 27, 2024
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Doña Rosita’s Baby

Okay, Doña Rosita thought. We used to do that in India, too. Spells, bindings, amulets. Eggs circled and cracked around heads, on front steps. Coconuts smashed before front doors. l've done them all. Sandalwood sticks for Kali, coconuts for Avan, smudge for the Great Spirit. So, might as well…
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April 25, 2024
"I'm For You, If You're For Me" - music fiction story cover - Jack Smiles
Published by Jack Smiles at April 25, 2024
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I’m For You, If You’re For Me

Sure, they were real pros compared to Rex, but all they did was cover songs. Rex, though he could only strum a few chords, was a dreamer. The chords and melody came to him one night sitting alone in his apartment after a couple hits on a bong.
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April 15, 2024
Orange-tinged poppies on sea-green background, reading Joy, the MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1
Published by The MockingOwls at April 15, 2024
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Joy – MockingOwl Roost Volume 4, Issue 1

Welcome to the new season of the MockingOwl Roost's themed issues. We're launching the year with an uplifting issue themed on joy. Read along for joy in unusual and unexpected moments, every day life, and much more in the beautiful short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry, artwork, and more.
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April 8, 2024
a new mother - image of mother's hand holding newborn baby hand
Published by Megha S. Gupta at April 8, 2024
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A New Mother; Matritva

When she said that, I noticed that the baby's head was falling downward. I thought this strange because I have always heard that new mothers ooze with motherhood and instinct. But in this case, it seemed like she had no concern for the baby. Ignoring the other red flags, my brain compensated with the thought: Maybe she is exhausted?
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April 6, 2024
Interior of large Catholic church - For Thine is the Power title
Published by Melissa Juchniewicz at April 6, 2024
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For Thine is the Power

Paulie and Will were friends because they were almost the same age and lived next door to each other but Will spent more time with his brothers, John and Stevie, than the neighbors. Will and Paulie kind of looked alike, though, and when they walked around town people thought they were brothers, or “Irish twins,” as Mr. Carey at Carey’s market said.
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March 25, 2024
duped - part 2 - red beam of light, man being lifted - pod person
Published by Claire L Marsh at March 25, 2024
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Duped, Part 2

Penny stood up and waved her hand in front of Benny’s glassy eyes. No reaction, no blinking, nothing. It was like Benny had been scooped out of his body. Eve pulled the bottle away from his right-hand without resistance but the hand kept repeating the motion.
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