Runs Deep
The tears of one that fell hard, hoping to replace the years of drought, knowing it won’t break the surface…
Hateful
It was not the world I could not face, for I loved its wildness. It was simply people who scared me.
Salvage the Bones: A Contemporary Fiction Review
I knew the broad story of Hurricane Katrina, but Ward shows the parts the country overlooked. When the national focus stayed on New Orleans, Mississippi slipped into the background.
Beloved Grandparents
Grandparents are devoted people
with the wisdom of owls
and the pride of lions surveying their realms.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror: A Novel Review
As someone who also struggles with social anxiety and experienced adversity as a child, I understand why Kokoro feels afraid of the dangers that may be on the other side of this portal while being willing to go through it anyway.
Upon arriving Kokoro finds herself inside of a beautiful, warm and brightly lit castle. To her surprise, other children begin to arrive and, after some initial anxiety and tentative introductions, Kokoro finds that she isn’t alone anymore. She has finally found other children to relate to and find companionship with.
January 15, 2021
We proudly present the First Issue of the MockingOwl Roost – Expectation. Enjoy short fiction, serialized fiction, essays, poetry, lyrics, and visual artwork in this issue, […]