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Don't forget that our annual Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Contest is open for submissions until …

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Crossroads End by J. W. Parr

Crossroads End by J. W. Parr

Short Stories

It was late on a mid-July evening when the Devil came down to Georgia. On that night, the man …

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Interview with author J. W. Parr

Author Interview: J. W. Parr

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J. W. Parr lives in the southeast United States with his wife, daughter, and puppy. He has been …

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"In Time" A short story by DL Shirey. Read online at Theme of Absence.com

In Time by DL Shirey

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Dear Ersei, This will sound strange coming from me, but after tomorrow you will never see me …

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10 Questions with author DL Shirey.

Author Interview: DL Shirey

Interviews

DL Shirey's writing has appeared in 40 publications, including Confingo, Page & Spine, Zetetic …

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Neon Garden by Ryan Harris

Short Stories

The jukebox played behind Shelley Kimsey as she sat at her hover stool. It was a typical Tuesday …

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"Speeding Toward Oblivion" A short story by Steve Carr. Read online at Theme of Absence.com.

Speeding Toward Oblivion by Steve Carr

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Colm burst into Director Tymo's office and threw a disc across the director's desk. "There it is. …

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Author Interview: Steve Carr

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Steve Carr, who lives in Richmond, Va., began his writing career as a military journalist and has …

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Decommissioning by Ramon Rozas

Short Stories

I was watching the season premiere of "Battle Chefs" when my TV asked me if I wanted to login to …

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"Prodrome" A short story by Amanda Leigh. Read online at Theme of Absence

Prodrome by Amanda Leigh

Short Stories

Prodrome n. any symptom that signals the impending onset of a disease. December 3, 2017 11:07 …

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Pickle Party By Karen Thrower

Short Stories

Mike lifted the lid of his trash can and jerked back as a racoon hopped out, a banana peel in its …

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Interview: Karen Thrower

Interviews

Karen Thrower was born and raised in Oklahoma. She lives in Tulsa with her husband and their …

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