Colloquy
Dialogue Competition Runners-up
Entries by Black Hare Press
Southpaw by Kyle Toucher
An exploration of extreme dedication, homicidal mental illness, and the hunt for the Sinistra―the Witches of the Left Hand―who serve the Medusa Cult.
Fleeting Fame
by Colleen Anderson Daiyu gasped. This rare discovery—a complete warrior’s burial chamber—ensured her career trajectory. She pulled a carved jade amulet off the leathery mummy’s chest. The lantern flickered, the chamber echoing with more than falling water. Howling whooshed up the tunnel. Misty apparitions sliced her like freezing knives as she tried to block […]
What Blood is For by Nyx Kain
A letter from Abigail’s grandmother shatters her world, forcing her to confront a painful truth about her past.
Three Tokens for Mammon by John Ward
A lonely young man longs to escape the boredom of living in a small seaside town, but finds himself sucked into a bizarre ritual sacrifice that reveals the true nature of his imprisonment.
Hypothetically Immortal by Damian Karras
In a world decimated by catastrophe, a lone warrior emerges. With unparalleled skills and an unwavering resolve, he navigates through the remnants of civilization, leaving destruction in his wake.
The Devil’s Chair by Troy Bernardo
Two daring grave robbers embark on a risky venture to secure a fast fortune. But their illicit pursuits take a chilling turn when they stumble upon the ominous legend of The Devil’s Chair—a cursed seat that beckons the infernal presence itself.
Baba Yaga by David Starobin
In the heart of rural Maine, Nick seeks solitude for his writing in a quaint cottage. But his fragile peace is shattered when noxious fumes begin to rise from the locked cellar.
Skip Tracer by Will Lennon
In the frozen alleys of Chicago, a renowned skip tracer thrives, seamlessly blending into the digital shadows. His life is simple: track the vanishing for wealthy clients, then retreat to a haze of video games and weed.
The Sins We Take With Us by Christopher Bond
In a forgotten schoolhouse, three friends are trapped in a realm where the past’s darkest secrets come alive.