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Duel

Duel

by | Nov 29, 2024 | R, Ryan Knoth, Short Story

Seln hawked up a wad of phlegm and spat it across the street before entering the Tilted Tankard. The earthy aroma of kinnik was welcome as she pushed her way through the swinging double doors. She returned the door guard’s scrutinizing glare with one of her own,...
Levitation

Levitation

by | Nov 26, 2024 | L, Laura Shell, Short Story

Levitation was a big thing in my family. A big deal in our town. It started in the 70s with my uncle Eddie after he watched the movie The Fury. “I bet I can do that…lift people with my mind.” +++++We all dismissed his claim because, yeah…...
A Hunting Place

A Hunting Place

by | Nov 22, 2024 | J, J.T. Macek, Short Story

Picketers outside couldn’t be heard inside, but Keenawa County’s single courtroom filled with the out of town pro and anti demonstrators made plenty of noise. +++++“It’s my right!” +++++“Killer!” +++++“Gotta feed my family!” +++++“Psycho!” +++++William sat silent,...
Breaking Rules

Breaking Rules

by | Nov 15, 2024 | J, J.T. Macek, Short Story

That’s a robbery waitin’ to happen. Chick gripped the steering wheel of the jacked Toyota at high noon, not the 10-2 taught in high school’s driver’s ed. Chick didn’t follow rules then, either. +++++He leaned forward, staring out the big windshield with eyes popping...