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The Space Radio (Isaac and Sarah and the Star) by Wayne Haroutunian

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It has been an immeasurable number of years, and the aged and isolated Mortimer Cain still sits on …

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"Giddyup, Daddy!" A short story by David Henson. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Giddyup, Daddy! by David Henson

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"Giddyup, Daddy!" Harold galloped from the living room into the kitchen with his young daughter …

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"Dangers of Prospecting in the Australian Bush" A short story by Susan Cornford. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Dangers of Prospecting in the Australian Bush by Susan Cornford

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Bruce pulled off the highway when sun started slanting into his eyes. Dust settled around his …

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Interview with author Susan Cornford.

Author Interview: Susan Cornford

Interviews

Susan Cornford is a retired public servant, living in Perth, Western Australia, with pieces …

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"Standing Still" A short story by Manfred Gabriel. Read online at Theme of Absence.com.

Standing Still By Manfred Gabriel

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“Let’s play statue maker.” We were in Hannah’s living room, all of us drunk and some of us more …

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Author Interview: Manfred Gabriel

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Manfred Gabriel’s work has appeared in numerous publications, most recently, Tryptich Tales, Bete …

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"Thirty Honey Feasts To Go" A short story by Mary E. Lowd. Read onine at Theme of Absence.

Thirty Honey Feasts To Go by Mary E. Lowd

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Marga held her broad paw up to the star-studded window, lining it up so a single spark of light …

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"Most People" A short story by Rick McQuiston. Read online at Theme of Absence.com.

Most People by Rick McQuiston

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Most people are good, but some are not. As I sit in a booth in a corner of the café I can't help …

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"All Those Nostalgic Yesterdays" A short story by Martin Lochman. Reads online at Theme of Absence.

All Those Nostalgic Yesterdays by Martin Lochman

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Time travel is not fun. It makes your life difficult. Sure, you can argue ad infinitum about its …

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"The Last Men on Earth" A short story by Mike Murphy. Read online at Theme of Absence.

The Last Men on Earth by Mike Murphy

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The bombs had fallen. The people had died – billions of them. # Forty-seven-year-old Walter …

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"Burning With Regret" A short story by Karen Heslop. Read online at Theme of Absence.com

Burning With Regret By Karen Heslop

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Tevin settled into a chair at the back of the classroom. As students entered, the chair beside him …

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"Days of the Dead" A short story by Todd Wells. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Days of the Dead By Todd Wells

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Hardwood floors, a good view from the living room, and heat included. So why is the rent so cheap? …

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