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"At the Fork" A short story by Sara Codair. Read online at Theme of Absence.

At the Fork By Sara Codair

Short Stories

The way to the alternate world isn't through a wardrobe, rabbit hole or a non-existent train …

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10 Questions with author Sara Codair.

Author Interview: Sara Codair

Interviews

Sara Codair lives in a world of words, writing fiction in every free moment, teaching writing at a …

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How Many Days Walk to Oblivion? by Kee Brenner

Short Stories

The waves chase sparse clouds to the horizon, where together they drop off the edge of the world. …

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10 Questions with Kee Brenner.

Author Interview: Kee Brenner

Interviews

Kee Brenner's mind never stops asking Why? and What if...? When that mind starts to reel, it spins …

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"Ooble Dooble Dabble Ding" A short story by David Henson. Read online at www.ThemeOfAbsence.com

Ooble Dooble Dabble Ding by David Henson

Short Stories

"Ralph?" "Uh...uh...the red one," I say. "The red one?" my wife says. Her smile cracks into …

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10 Questions with author David Henson

Author Interview: David Henson

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David Henson lives in Peoria, Illinois with his wife and their dog. His work has appeared or is …

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Cecil's Chair by Brandon Jenkins

Cecil’s Chair by Brandon Jenkins

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  Cecil didn't like anybody sitting in his chair. There was nothing very special about …

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Interview with author Brandon Jenkins at Theme of Absence . com.

Author Interview: Brandon Jenkins

Interviews

Brandon Jenkins holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Diego State University and …

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Webbers and Lurker-Leapers by Elliott Capon

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I almost have to laugh at the experts who said that after the next nuclear war it would be the …

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"Hello" by Cecilia Kennedy. Read online free at Theme of Absence.

Hello by Cecilia Kennedy

Short Stories

"Hello." That's what it means when I make the lights dim or I roll an orange across the floor. I …

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10 Questions with author Cecilia Kennedy.

Author Interview: Cecilia Kennedy

Interviews

Cecilia Kennedy studied literature from Spain at The Ohio State University, where she earned her …

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"The Sewage Tank" A short story by Caitlin Griffin. Read online at Theme of Absence.

The Sewage Tank by Caitlin Griffin

Short Stories

Once upon a time in a faraway land, cats lived in harmony with rainbow unicorns and everyone was …

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