Taylor Drake: Rumination

It’s a delight to share this heavy night-pill of a tale, Reader, second prize winner in our 2020 flash contest, Taylor Drake’s [>>] “Rumination” (to be taken on an empty stomach).

This flash originally appeared in SC 9.1, available in print and ebook editions in our storeRead on!

Mary Mullen: It’s a Long Way to Empty

Get your nerve up with this new & true addition to the archive, Mary Mullen’s “It’s a Long Way to Empty”:

This creative nonfiction piece originally appeared in SC 6.2, available in print and ebook formats. Read on!

J.E. Reich: Old Country

It’s the witchliest, most boneyardful season, readers, and this week’s story from the latest issue really ties that all together: J. E. Reich’s “Old Country.”

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PS. we’re seeking contributors for the next issue who happen to be women or genderqueer, so this link links to our submission manager.