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When the Sun Goes Down by Craig Steven

Short Stories

I always did hate my father. A horrible thing to say, I know, but damn him to hell. He'd never been …

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"Gabriel's Ghost" A short story by Chris Limb. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

Gabriel’s Ghost by Chris Limb

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The shapes in the darkness leapt forward as Gabriel switched off his phone. They were just in his …

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Interview with author Chris Limb.

Author Interview: Chris Limb

Interviews

Chris Limb is a writer and designer living in Brighton, UK. Chris reviews books and audiobooks for …

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"The Spaceman" Flash fiction by Mark Rookyard. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

The Spaceman by Mark Rookyard

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Hi! I know I only just sent a vid message, but I missed you. Do you feel the same? As soon as I …

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10 Questions with Mark Rookyard, author of The Spaceman at www.ThemeOfAbsence.com

Author Interview: Mark Rookyard

Interviews

Mark Rookyard lives in Yorkshire, England. He likes running long distances and writing short …

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"The Queen" A short story by Diane Arrelle with art by Betty Rocksteady. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

The Queen by Diane Arrelle

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Melinda, licking the cotton candy crystals from her fingertips, wished she were enjoying herself. …

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"Moment of Impact" A short story by B. C. Nance. Read online at Theme of Absence . com

Moment of Impact by B. C. Nance

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Donald swirled the wine in his glass, staring into the deep red liquid, then he drank half of it in …

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Interview with author B.C. Nance at Theme of Absence

Author Interview: B. C. Nance

Interviews

B. C. Nance writes fiction and poetry in his spare time and has been published in The Writer's Post …

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"Stone of Black" A short story by Tom Thys. Illustration by Tim Bougger

Stone of Black by Tom Thys

Short Stories

Yesterday, I read an article on the discovery of a mysterious black stone in the southernmost part …

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Interview with author Tom Thys at Theme of Absence . com.

Author Interview: Tom Thys

Interviews

Tom Thys, born 1983, is the Belgian author of Volmaakt Monster, a collection of short stories. His …

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"Birthing Class" A short story by Mary E. Lowd. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

Birthing Class by Mary E. Lowd

Short Stories

Standing in the hospital lobby, Daniel spread his hands over the shirt covering his flat belly.  He …

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"J.L. Rymer" A short story by Judi Calhoun. Illustration by Tim Bougger. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

J.L. Rymer by Judi Calhoun

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There was a dead body putrefying inside the walls of Paris Hurley’s apartment. The stench was …

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