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 6, 2024
Even Rainbows Have Problems - all the colours
Published by Perri Dodgson at July 6, 2024
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Even Rainbows Have Problems

Indigo, the most compassionate of the group, noticed her friend’s glum face and his detachment from the conversation bubbling around him. “What’s up, Blue?” she said. “I feel your heart isn’t with us today.” Blue shimmered. An envious green glowed around his edges for a moment as he watched Orange and Yellow joyously chattering away, vibrant and glowing under the sun beaming in from the window.
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June 15, 2024
Fantasy fiction special cover
Published by The MockingOwls at June 15, 2024
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Fantasy Fiction Issue – 2024

Welcome to our first genre-themed issue: the Fantasy Fiction Issue of 2024. Find the brilliant short stories, flash fiction, and poetry from our contributors and staff themed on magic, time time travel, paranormal experiences, and pixies among the pages.
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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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October 31, 2023
Skeleton hands and spider web on background with text: Beware the Hungry Child and Its Mother, fiction
Published by Ammanda Selethia Moore at October 31, 2023
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Beware the Hungry Child and Its Mother

In small village towns, villagers must beware the hungry child and its mother. Kind families, appalled at seeing a hungry child, have been known to invite the child and mother in and offer them a place to stay. They all eat their initial meal, and with much gratitude repeated to their host, they retire to sleep.
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September 8, 2023
For Sale, house front image for short story cover
Published by Perri Dodgson at September 8, 2023
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For Sale

Recently added extension with its own wash room. Atmospheric views over the valley when the cloud is so low the town looks like it’s rising from the sea. Currently used as a playroom for two mischievous children and in a situation reasonably hidden from main reception rooms so can be left as messy as required.
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