Tag: loss

Magical Thinking

Explore profound grief and a child’s whimsical coping mechanisms in ‘Magical Thinking,’ a poignant tale beautifully crafted through vivid imagination. Continue Reading Magical Thinking

by Elisabeth Preston-Hsu • December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Fiction, short story

Days Like Television

Step into the captivating world of ‘Days Like Television,’ where love, loss, and the dance of city lights unfold in a symphony of emotions. Join Katherine on a poignant journey ...

by Molly Harris • November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Between the Ground and Sky

Toward the end, Ben had taken to carrying a photo of himself in his wallet. On the surface, he knew it seemed an act of extreme and unfounded vanity but, ...

by Andie Weber • October 9, 2022October 14, 2022

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Notes of Improvement on Parisian Trains

“Empty, she wrote, even though it wasn’t an improvement, because sometimes she just wrote what she saw.” Continue Reading Notes of Improvement on Parisian Trains

by Graham Marema • September 18, 2022September 12, 2022

Editor's Pick, Story Sunday, StorySunday

The Revenge Consultant

It’s my job to try to figure out what would feel like justice to her and the victim’s loved ones. Continue Reading The Revenge Consultant

by Audacia Ray • August 28, 2022August 3, 2022

Fiction, StorySunday

Best Laid Plans

On the good nights there was simply too much. Her legs tingled with nervous energy — the good nights were the nights of plans, dreams, and strategies, all carefully charted, ...

by colbycuppernull • November 9, 2014November 10, 2014

Fiction, StorySunday

The Garage

I wondered if I was with Jesus before I was born and had time to do bad things but the Sunday school teacher glared at me and said such questions ...

by Tristan Jovanović • May 26, 2013June 3, 2013

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