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Locations: Fiction Published Aug. 10, 2022

Work in Progress: Aug. 11, 2022

Sometimes, in life, you just have to stop and smell the flowers. Take a breath. Bee with the pollinators. If you sit there long enough, you may spill your tea and petals will bloom out your ears. But, you will know peace. Photo taken at Margaret Franz's serene garden in Glenwood Springs. Photo by James Steindler

Stormbringer
JM Jesse
Glenwood Springs

Wind chimes clang wildly
Sky darkens as gale winds wail
Chimes summon thunder

The uncommon turn
By Jeanne Souldern
Carbondale

What…

Work in Progress - July 28, 2022

"Summer hummers", photo by Tommy Sands

The Man Next Door, Part Two
By Tom Mercer

My name is Alex and this is my story. It was the last week in May 2075 when Chrono-Corp transported me back in time to the first part of the 21st century. My geographical target was the… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jul. 20, 2022

Work in Progress - July 21, 2022

The Man Next Door
By Tom Mercer

I had lived on a dead end street in the suburbs of Boston for about 10 years when the man moved into the house next to me. We introduced ourselves to each other the day he moved in, but… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jul. 13, 2022

Work in Progress - July 14, 2022

Art by Addison Carlson

Reaching for the barre
By Addison Carlson
St. Stephen Catholic School

Carrying my used pointe shoes over my shoulder, I arrive at my new dance studio wearing a ripped leotard and muddy tights. I see a group of girls who are holding dance bags similar… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jul. 6, 2022

Work in Progress - July 7, 2022

Art by Carol Wallace

Out the back door
By Melissa Sidelinger

There are moments in your life that change everything; that send you down a path of no return; that draw a line of black ink down the page of your story clearly delineating the life you lived before, and your… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 29, 2022

Work in Progress - June 30, 2022

"Rad!" Art by Larry Day

A father’s dream fulfilled
By Bryan Whiting
Glenwood Springs

“Your gear is already in your tent. You’ve got 15 minutes to grab your fly rods and get wadered up. We’re going fishing for silvers.”

That’s all it took. With… read more →

Locations: Fiction By Raleigh Burleigh Published Jun. 22, 2022

Work in Progress - June 23, 2022

The King of Panda Peak

By Nancy McAtavey

“Honey, I’m home,” she called from the back door. “What have you been… oh, snap! You’ve got your ski boots on.” She set the shopping bag on the counter and reached for her cell phone. “I have to get a picture… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 15, 2022

Work in Progress - June 16, 2022

Art by Larry Day

Jus’Another Day
By Carolyn Hall

She rolled the cigarette ‘round her lip
As she shot the eight ball in.
Set down her stick and strolled away
Said, “Thanks – men!”

Plopped her ass up on… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Jun. 1, 2022

Work in Progress - June 2, 2022

A furry surprise
By Gianna Zambrano
Saint Stephens Catholic School

It all started in a small house in California. Two girls lived in this house, Arya and Maise. They were very excited because today was the day they got to stay home… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published May. 26, 2022

Work in Progress - May 26, 2022

Art by Leonardo Occhipinti

Kwait
By Leonardo Occhipinti

Kwait is a farmer that lives on the outskirts

of the great city with his cat, Singapur.

He dedicates his life to agriculture.

Today he went out early with his pouch