Dark Moments
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alt="Growing Friendship by Suzanne Link"
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Growing Friendship by Suzanne Link
Patrice’s tiny hands smack the earth with finality. “How’s that, Mama?” “Perfect.” My heart bursts with motherly joy. Farming runs in our veins, and Patrice is a natural. “Time to...
Growing Friendship by Suzanne Link
Patrice’s tiny hands smack the earth with finality. “How’s that, Mama?” “Perfect.” My heart bursts with motherly joy. Farming runs in our veins, and Patrice is a natural. “Time to...
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alt="Family Rituals by Yvonne Lang"
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Family Rituals by Yvonne Lang
I cried when Grandmother strangled the baby. I sobbed when I had to cook and season its body. Grandmother insisted it was an essential part of my witch education. The...
Family Rituals by Yvonne Lang
I cried when Grandmother strangled the baby. I sobbed when I had to cook and season its body. Grandmother insisted it was an essential part of my witch education. The...
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alt="Blended Family by Scott O'Neill"
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Blended Family by Scott O'Neill
I awaken to paralysis. Blinding lights. Hospital smells. I vaguely recall feeling dizzy at Mom’s wedding reception. “You’re conscious.” My new stepfather glides into view, wearing blood-spattered scrubs and a...
Blended Family by Scott O'Neill
I awaken to paralysis. Blinding lights. Hospital smells. I vaguely recall feeling dizzy at Mom’s wedding reception. “You’re conscious.” My new stepfather glides into view, wearing blood-spattered scrubs and a...
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alt="Served by Penny Durham"
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Served by Penny Durham
The king greeted us more like old friends than envoys from his enemy. “You are weary! Rest. Tomorrow we’ll talk.” Rada turned her blue eyes on me as we parted,...
Served by Penny Durham
The king greeted us more like old friends than envoys from his enemy. “You are weary! Rest. Tomorrow we’ll talk.” Rada turned her blue eyes on me as we parted,...
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alt="Bone Music by Don Money"
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Bone Music by Don Money
The humidity of the Arkansas summer drenched Dr Parnum as he hiked down alone into the isolated valley. The tall cairn of rocks marking the entrance to the valley matched...
Bone Music by Don Money
The humidity of the Arkansas summer drenched Dr Parnum as he hiked down alone into the isolated valley. The tall cairn of rocks marking the entrance to the valley matched...
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alt="Coochie Coo by Patrick Campbell"
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Coochie Coo by Patrick Campbell
“What a cutie-pie,” said the lady from the flat below, squeezing their newborn’s adorable thigh rolls. “I could just eat him up.” They became friendly with her. After eight months...
Coochie Coo by Patrick Campbell
“What a cutie-pie,” said the lady from the flat below, squeezing their newborn’s adorable thigh rolls. “I could just eat him up.” They became friendly with her. After eight months...
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alt="Ask and You Shall Receive by Nerisha Kemraj"
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Ask and You Shall Receive by Nerisha Kemraj
A loud rumble shakes Noah awake. Third day without food, he wouldn't last another night. He crawls on the floor, weak arms struggling to hold his sign, even though the...
Ask and You Shall Receive by Nerisha Kemraj
A loud rumble shakes Noah awake. Third day without food, he wouldn't last another night. He crawls on the floor, weak arms struggling to hold his sign, even though the...
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alt="Final Comfort by Jeff Currier"
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Final Comfort by Jeff Currier
Desperate for food, Basil and Chloe risked an already looted grocery. A scavenger band ambushed them. Consciousness fading, Chloe never expected to reawaken. *** The leader’s matronly voice penetrated Chloe’s...
Final Comfort by Jeff Currier
Desperate for food, Basil and Chloe risked an already looted grocery. A scavenger band ambushed them. Consciousness fading, Chloe never expected to reawaken. *** The leader’s matronly voice penetrated Chloe’s...
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alt="Fallout Shelter Day 198 by Nina Miller"
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Fallout Shelter Day 198 by Nina Miller
Tori awoke, missing a thumb. A skeletonised stump jutted out from her palm. Phantom pains pulsed. She sucked the nubbin, and its coppery tang activated her taste buds. She got...
Fallout Shelter Day 198 by Nina Miller
Tori awoke, missing a thumb. A skeletonised stump jutted out from her palm. Phantom pains pulsed. She sucked the nubbin, and its coppery tang activated her taste buds. She got...
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alt="Extreme Cooking Elimination Challenge by Chris Clemens"
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Extreme Cooking Elimination Challenge by Chris ...
I’ve been here before. Chloroformed. Abducted. Shivering in a mystery kitchen, somewhere without extradition laws. Chopping peppers with shaky hands. Serving up inventive dishes using shark steak, canned cat food,...
Extreme Cooking Elimination Challenge by Chris ...
I’ve been here before. Chloroformed. Abducted. Shivering in a mystery kitchen, somewhere without extradition laws. Chopping peppers with shaky hands. Serving up inventive dishes using shark steak, canned cat food,...
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alt="Who's Got the Brains Now by C.L. Sidell"
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Who's Got the Brains Now by C.L. Sidell
Damien sets the bell curve—gets A-pluses on exams, wins first place for science fair projects. “Why couldn’t you have got your brother’s brains?” That’s a good question. One that I...
Who's Got the Brains Now by C.L. Sidell
Damien sets the bell curve—gets A-pluses on exams, wins first place for science fair projects. “Why couldn’t you have got your brother’s brains?” That’s a good question. One that I...
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alt="Transmogrification by Scott O'Neill"
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Transmogrification by Scott O'Neill
“Stupid goose,” said the witch. “The opening is big enough. See, I myself could get in.” She stuck her head into the oven. Gretel shoved the witch and slammed the...
Transmogrification by Scott O'Neill
“Stupid goose,” said the witch. “The opening is big enough. See, I myself could get in.” She stuck her head into the oven. Gretel shoved the witch and slammed the...