Eilish Burke real life stories short stories Monday, November 9, 2026 The Widow by Eilish Burke <i>Eimer attends the funeral of the man she had a secret relationship with for a decade.</i><br><br>Eimer hesitates at the church door. She's walked through this door a hundred times, but today it feels impossible. It's not too late to turn back. Laura glances at her questioningly. <br><br>"We don't have to go in," she whispers. "You could... send a card...?" <br><br>They lock eyes. Eimer takes … Read more Labels: Eilish Burke real life stories short stories 3 comments:
Caitlin A Quinn real life stories short stories Friday, November 6, 2026 Cheiromancy by Caitlin A. Quinn <i>In 19th century high society, a famous wit has his palm read by "Cheiro" Warner.</i><br><br>William John "Cheiro" Warner held the American's hand in both of his own and felt the man's exhaustion. It pulsed in the air between them, a living, ragged thing, like the trees buffeted by the London rain outside. <br><br>Warner leaned over the table for a closer look at the man's palm and hea… Read more Labels: Caitlin A Quinn real life stories short stories 1 comment:
Hector Chavez medium length stories real life stories Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Her Manhood by Hector Chavez <i>A drag queen considers suicide after her best friend turns away from her, but life has some surprises in store.</i><br><br>How would an expat Mexican drag queen camped out in Amsterdam end it all? In her best drag, as the shiniest fish in the North Sea, Desirée decides. <br><br>She hops the empty bus, sits catty-corner from the driver, so she can flirt with him. Using her best Dutch accent, she asks the driver, &qu… Read more Labels: Hector Chavez medium length stories real life stories 3 comments:
medium length stories real life stories Simone Martel Monday, November 2, 2026 Stretch Marks by Simone Martel <i>A radio presenter on maternity leave unwittingly hires a carpenter on whom she had an adolescent crush many years ago.</i><br><br>Pacing the living room with my baby on my shoulder, I glance out of the window and see an old man on the sidewalk grinning in at me and bobbing his head. I call the radio station while I stand with my back to the window, jiggling David. The intern answers. <br><br>"I need a fence. I … Read more Labels: medium length stories real life stories Simone Martel 3 comments:
futuristic stories J Hellend short stories Friday, October 30, 2026 Retaining Walls by J. Hellend <i>Two graffiti taggers stuck in a backwater hometown develop an affinity with a supernatural object, first published in Not One of Us issue #87, July 2026.</i><br><br>The Plateau erupted in the center of town last winter. I wasn't nearby when it happened. I was at Meelo's house, drinking beer in his basement, passing time 'til it got late enough to paint. My skin was still peachy-beige back then, a… Read more Labels: futuristic stories J Hellend short stories 2 comments:
