• A square illustrated image with a soft, muted green background and a clean, comic-style design. On the right side sits Emylle, a smiling cartoon girl using a wheelchair. She has short, curly brown hair, large round glasses, and wears a blue-and-white striped sleeveless outfit. Emylle faces slightly toward the center of the image with her hands resting on the wheels of her chair. A white speech bubble above her reads, “I’VE JUST BEEN INVITED TO A RESTAURANT OPENING!” Along the left edge of the image, the phrase “EMYLLE ON WHEELS” appears vertically in a hand-drawn black font. In the top-right corner, a black owl logo holding a quill is visible. The overall tone is upbeat and anticipatory, setting up the beginning of a story. staircase - TEXT: I’VE JUST BEEN INVITED TO A RESTAURANT OPENING!, EMYLLE ON WHEELS, Milene Correia and Emylle Torres

    Emylle on Wheels, Web Comic – Staircase Irony

    “Too bad I couldn’t see it from the inside. There was a ramp, but there was a staircase right in front of it.”

  • A woman and small child handle vegetables from a garden. TEXT: Silly Jokes - Earth Lessons, Paula Frew, Fiction

    Earth Lessons

    Her garden is the second most special thing to her. The most special is Charlie. If she joins her garden, Charlie can continue to work with all their seeds and their rich soil and the silly little jokes no one else but they cared to hear. They could still work together.

  • A wide coastal landscape shows a calm blue body of water stretching toward low, green islands in the distance under a clear, pale blue sky. In the foreground, a small coastal town with terracotta rooftops lines the shoreline. The scene feels open, serene, and rooted in place, evoking island life and connection to land and sea. White overlay text and graphics float in the sky area. plant their seeds TEXT: Islanders, Michael J LaFrancis, Poetry

    Islanders

    They plant their seeds in the iron rich red soil, drop bait in emerald blue water; these faithful stewards live to fish and farm.

  • A square image with a cozy, wintry, and peaceful aesthetic, designed for a poetry piece. The foreground features a clear glass mug filled with coffee, resting on a thick ledge of fresh white snow. The background is a soft, blurred bokeh of winter whites and grays, suggesting a snowy outdoor scene. The overall mood is quiet and reflective. A black owl logo is positioned in the lower-right corner. Never-Never Land of Rest Text: In Praise of Late February, Shamik Banerjee, Poetry

    In Praise of Late February

    This planet, once a schlocky sketch
    Made by December’s hue — graphite —
    Becomes a splendid fresco where
    The paints are flowers and sunlight.
    The sky, a multiplex-like screen,
    Displays a movie where a few
    Small, plumy planes hide in the clouds
    Then once again appear in view.

  • A black-and-white photograph shows a large domed government building with ornate stone architecture dominating the background. In the foreground, a city bus passes across the frame, slightly blurred to convey motion and everyday urban life. The contrast between the historic structure and modern traffic creates a sense of movement through time. Calcutta TEXT: Kipling Said to Stay Away – But Can I; Literary Travel Series; Melanie Corbett

    Kipling Said to Stay Away — But Can I?

    As I look forward to this trip, I caution myself that Kolkata may be in many ways similar to Delhi, with the same grime, dirt, and chaos of any large, old city. But, I also hope that it will be more relaxed…

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🦉 The MockingOwl Roost Issue 3 – Wonder (available now)
🦉 Submissions open for Issue 1, Volume 4: Community. until midnight CST on August 15.
August 5, 2025
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Published by C. Alokita at August 5, 2025
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Vinland Saga: Historical, Action, Anime Review

What does a revenge-blinded soul do upon realising that vengeance was only a self-created prison and peace might be the only true rebellion? Vinland Saga tells us this story in the subtext of medieval Europe, where Thorfinn, stuck in the never-ending cycle of war, evolves from a bloodthirsty viking to a seeker of peace.
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August 1, 2025
Breath of Nature - Poetry Special of the MockingOwl Roost - image of a red background with vivis red, purple, and black bird grapsing a bright green plant stalk. TEXT: Poetry Special, Volume 5, Special Issue 2: Breath of Nature - MockingOwl Roost Contributors and Staff
Published by The MockingOwls at August 1, 2025
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Breath of Nature – Poetry Special

Take a run through the forest, or swim in the depths. Breathe in the heart of nature as you scamper with the animals, daydream of springtime, and linger beneath the waterfall's splash. Plunge into the refreshing waters of the river, or curl up with a cuppa tea and good book in the garden where birds and ladybugs play. The wonders and healing calm of nature await in the pages of our Breath of Nature Poetry Special.
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July 5, 2025
Book cover of swimming pool beside modern, tropical house. TEXT: The Imagined Life, a Literary Novel Review, Zina Mona, Book Review
Published by Zina Mona at July 5, 2025
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The Imagined Life, a Literary Novel Review

Of course I judge a book by its cover. I know it’s wrong, but a pretty cover will lure me in. The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter possesses one of those magical covers that’s not merely beautiful, but reflects equally the gorgeous writing within.
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July 2, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Film images with dragons flying through the air set in tablet and laptop screen frames - TEXT: How to Train Your Dragon (2025), a Film Review - Janaye Roberts
Published by Janaye Roberts at July 2, 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025), a Film Review

The remake came as a surprise to some, but it was well-received, especially by those who hadn’t seen the original. They enjoyed the visuals and were excited to see a movie centered around dragons. For those of us who grew up with the original How to Train Your Dragon, the trailer alone brought back that same joy and nostalgia.
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June 30, 2025
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Published by Karrie Wortner at June 30, 2025
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We Are All the Same in the Dark, a Fiction Review

In We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin, ten haunting years have passed since Trumanell Branson disappeared, leaving behind nothing but a smear of blood and a town suspended in yearning.
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June 27, 2025
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Published by Rita Mock-Pike at June 27, 2025
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Positivity Corner: My Matcha Ritual

I first heard of Matcha when a friend’s friend from Singapore sent her a bag of the fine, green powder. Amazon was around by now, but things like this weren’t so readily available to Americans – nor did we seem to know to look for it. When I married a man who’s intrigued with all things Japanese, Matcha returned to my awareness, especially when we wound up living across the highway from a Japanese market where Matcha could easily be purchased for a reasonable price.
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