“Both the Substance and the Evidence,” a short story by Elise Burke

On the Sundays Harlow convinced me go to church, I never really listened to the sermon. But certain phrases stuck … More

“The Dollhouse,” a short story by Meiko Ko

Once more, the man said he was lost. I told him no, he wasn’t, from where I sat I could … More

After the click, I wonder which I like least, folks who phone too early in the morning or those who … More

I. Terms of Non-Communication 1. The parties agree not to attempt communication until the agreed-upon date. 2. In the … More

I was sitting in the eye doctor’s waiting room scared to death because I had a lump in my eye. … More

Giles lived for dressing up in quirky costumes and pointing people in the wrong direction. Trickery was his forte. He … More

Her Father, Reclining The daughter must wait on him hand and foot. Her hand flutters at the foot of his … More

There was a man living in her walls. Fiona hadn’t seen or spoken to him, though late at night when … More

He insists on lying down. Dr. Greenwood tells him, “That’s only in the movies, the couch part; you’re more than … More

That day, the first day, she didn’t believe me, and it would be another ten years before she finally would—and … More

At his insistence, Marisa’s father accompanied her to the prospective apartment off Northern Boulevard. It was September, and on the … More

Heavy Feather Vol. 7 7in W x 10in H. 151 pages. Black & white. Cover by Daniel Torraca. Features inaugural AWW … More