Nostalgia
He stares at me strangely This son of my mine He catches me smiling When there’s no reason…
American Mistress
It was odd what had come over Jake’s parents. Usually they argued. Sometimes violently. But this morning…
The Pure Savage
On lofty land The pure savage bird Builds its eyries With plenty of benign Dark from the human…
Goodbye To Reality
Here I am again, back to the beginning, Temporarily happy, with this torture cycle That’s never-ending. Thought things…
Over the hills, Along the shore.
Virescent lines drawing curves of hills I worship every time I recall her figure, Douglas firs aligned Rivet…
Dr. Priyanka Reddy: Another Harrowing Brutal Rape and Murder
The news about the murder of a 26-year-old Indian Vet named Priyanka Reddy is circulating the Internet. For…
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Blurb: It tells the story of two sisters in France during World War II, and their struggle to survive…
A Letter To My Old Self
Dear girl who had a shoddy past, I am hoping that we will never meet again and therefore…
How Do I Tell You Ma?
Ma, You say psychology was your favourite subject. Then why is that you fail to understand me? You…
Careless
For years, we smelled smoke. The facade was on fire, still measurements went un-taken. Flames carelessly set by…
I Will Stop Loving You
When the sun doesn’t shine And dreams are no longer mine When hopes run out And volcanoes…
Salt Slow by Julia Armfield
Once upon a time, I was a person who made the bold claim: ‘I don’t like short stories.’…
How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
“If you just read one book this year, read How to Walk Away.” — Nina George Margaret…
The Minimalist Babe by Lola Ray Marie
‘Echoing the thoughts behind Leonardo Da Vinci’s quote that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” The Minimalist Babe teaches…
A Girl Returned by Donatella di Pietrantonio
Translated by Ann Goldstein NB: A free copy was gifted in exchange for an honest review. We…