Hilda receives a mysterious bulul statue that ignites her creativity—but at a terrifying cost. As her isolation deepens and the statue grows, an eerie presence takes root. A chilling tale of inspiration, obsession, and ancestral power, The Winnower leaves readers questioning what’s truly sacrificed in the pursuit of art.

A Defiled Manhood by Sunday Abel – A Gripping Tale of Tradition and Truth

Monique Franz’s "A Christmas Affair" explores the complexities of love, temptation, and rediscovery in a marriage spanning decades.

“Last Christmas” by Jonathan Bronico is a touching flash fiction piece inspired by Bronico’s heartfelt memories with his grandfather.

In the Grip is a powerful tale of love, loss, and the lengths we go to protect ourselves.

Delphine Collins faces the deadly costs of forbidden love amid racial tensions and revenge in Noelle Kristina Barne’s "Burning or a Bullet."

by Franka Zeph Sharlene knocked on the door and was greeted with silence. The loop of house keys rattled in her hand while she searched...

In "Shadows on the Frontier," by Mir Aziz, 3 men of war traverse the Marri Country until they confront the haunting result of their sins.

Read Mystery Post's haunting tale, "Mississippi Mudlark," a finalist in the African Diaspora Awards 2024.

Six months after Dan's passing, Em has an encounter that brings Dan back into her world. Read "Dan and the Continuum," by Stingray Hopper.

Nakturalik confronts the city over their intrusion and defacement of native land in Shantell Powell's urban fantasy, "The Tupilaq."

Aghnashini's Secret by Shilpa Kamat

Read the mythic fantasy excerpt, "A Day Lost in Time" by New Zealand author Douglas Perenara Johnston.

Tales of True Love and Madness by Sandhya Barlaas

Doris has a tendency to take in strays—stray dogs and stray men. Read Victoria Sosa’s mesmerizing short story, “Some Men Are Dogs.” Sosa was

A small taste of Adrian Hayes’ excerpt of the short story, “Light in the Dark,” of the finalist entries of the Iridescence Award.

The science fiction excerpt from the award-winning short story, "Residual Effects" by Nicholas Samuel Stember.

By Jody T. Pratt Calvin tosses and turns on the twin-sized mattress, its springs sounding off in clanks and clinks. As he sits up, his...

“Hold My Broken Boy Together” by Sophia Obianamma Gabriel, paints a picture of the unbreakable bond of friendship and homeland.

The Toymaker on the Hill by Adrian Hayes