by Richa Saxena | Aug 4, 2019 | All, Vowel
Photo by Morgan Sessions on Unsplash How Far Can You Go for Love? Series title: With or Without You Myra willed herself not to check her phone to see if Ryan has replied. It has been about a week now since he sent his last message. She hated herself for...
by Colleen Sarnicola | Jul 15, 2019 | All, Lit, Vowel
Life FIVE: Mr. Goldaus had three sons. One afternoon he sent them out to the backyard with lunch so he could have some peace and quiet. As the boys were chatting about narwhals, they simultaneously realized someone was staring at them from above. ...
by Brian Russell | Jul 6, 2019 | Brian Russell, Vowel
“Go. Go! Go!!!” I shouted aloud at the huge Mercury in front of me even though I know he can’t hear my pleas. I’m alone in my truck, fuming. Seconds ago, I was calmly driving along in my service van on the way to my next customer. I’m running a few minutes late, but...
by Umesh Bajagain | Jun 30, 2019 | Umesh Bajagain, Vowel
It was dark when we reached the river bank, darker than any dark night. Muddy shallow waters not wanting to wait for anyone, and I mean no one—neither you nor your loved ones—south-bound, carrying heavy brown ashes, striding indifferent to my family—was drifting under...
by Steven Cousler | Jun 29, 2019 | Steven Cousler, Vowel
Folwor snarled from beyond the veil of trees. From inside the thicket, Daniel crouched, making not a sound. Penny sat huddled in an alcove of leaves as they both listened to what was happening outside. Something spoke. A voice like oil sliding over itself. “Where is...
by Steven Cousler | Jun 22, 2019 | Steven Cousler, Vowel
It’s all clear, Penny typed into Daniel’s phone. He believed her, but scanned the edge of the woods himself just to be certain. The monstrous deer or The Cull as Folwor had called them, couldn’t be seen anywhere. It looked as if they had thought he, Folwor, and Penny...
