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To Many Happy Returns by Christopher Cosmos

To Many Happy Returns by Christopher Cosmos

Short Stories

I live alone in a small town and I hear ghosts all the time. I know you probably don't believe me, …

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Interview with author Christopher Cosmos

Author Interview: Christopher Cosmos

Interviews

Christopher Cosmos was raised in the Midwest and attended the University of Michigan as the …

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The Saving Grace by Ben F. Blitzer

Short Stories

The thunder wakes him up, not his nasally congestion or throbbing headache, nor his feverish …

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The Keeper of the Pit and the Kon by Joachim Heijndermans

The Keeper of the Pit and the Kon by Joachim Heijndermans

Short Stories

"Are you cold?" asked the Keeper. "Tograth bi nidhan," said the Kon. "I'll take that as a …

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Everybody Needs A Friend by Bruce Zimmerman

Everybody Needs A Friend by Bruce Zimmerman

Short Stories

It's Wednesday again. I see my shrink at the VA every Wednesday at 10. Dr. Johnson's office is …

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Theme of Absence Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Contest. Click the link for submission guidelines.

2020 Theme of Absence Halloween Contest is open for submissions

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It's that time of year again! The Theme of Absence Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Contest is open …

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Sinister Universe by R. Michael

Sinister Universe by R. Michael

Short Stories

Our mission was simple: explore, seek new life, and assess any threat if we found sentient …

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Night Visions by Holley Cornetto

Night Visions by Holley Cornetto

Short Stories

It had been exactly eleven and a half years, and he knew beyond all doubt that he hated her. He …

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Interview with author Holley Cornetto

Author Interview: Holley Cornetto

Interviews

Holley Cornetto was born and raised in Alabama, but now lives in New Jersey. To indulge her love of …

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Specimen 913 by R.D. Harris

Specimen 913 by R.D. Harris

Short Stories

  "One more time, Jeff," said Corinne. "A pinch of graham cracker, Doctor, and I would be …

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A Ghost’s Story by James Rumpel

Short Stories

Neil Burton wished he could sit down for just a few minutes. It wouldn't even need to be a …

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The Nature of Time by Preston Dennett

The Nature of Time by Preston Dennett

Short Stories

Dr. Harry Topper Ph.D., professor of Philosophy (retired), seventy-three but still, he felt, quick …

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