Dark Moments

For You by Jodie Angell sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="For You by Jodie Angell" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

For You by Jodie Angell

Eyeing the blue pills in front of her, Faye grinned. She knew what it would do to her—unleash a feral ferocity buried deep within her. That was exactly what her...

For You by Jodie Angell

Eyeing the blue pills in front of her, Faye grinned. She knew what it would do to her—unleash a feral ferocity buried deep within her. That was exactly what her...

Broken Things by Lillie E. Franks sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Broken Things by Lillie E. Franks" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Broken Things by Lillie E. Franks

Some women would have thrown it away after the first argument. She didn’t throw away broken things. She fixed them. She stayed when he hid in his basement all day....

Broken Things by Lillie E. Franks

Some women would have thrown it away after the first argument. She didn’t throw away broken things. She fixed them. She stayed when he hid in his basement all day....

Company by Koh Hee Ja sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Company by Koh Hee Ja" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Company by Koh Hee Ja

The blade against her palm winks brightly as she cradles the knife like a baby. “Come here.” I groan into her sweaty hair and grind my hips, excited by the...

Company by Koh Hee Ja

The blade against her palm winks brightly as she cradles the knife like a baby. “Come here.” I groan into her sweaty hair and grind my hips, excited by the...

A Moment of Silence by Andrew Jackson sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="A Moment of Silence by Andrew Jackson" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

A Moment of Silence by Andrew Jackson

Mother’s awful tongue was displayed on the mantel in a Perspex cube, swimming in a bath of clear formalin. She was sitting at the head of the table, looking disappointingly...

A Moment of Silence by Andrew Jackson

Mother’s awful tongue was displayed on the mantel in a Perspex cube, swimming in a bath of clear formalin. She was sitting at the head of the table, looking disappointingly...

The Way to a Man's Heart by Lori Green sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="The Way to a Man's Heart by Lori Green" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

The Way to a Man's Heart by Lori Green

The scent of roasted meat wafts through the kitchen, and Sarah sets the table, eager to unveil her surprise. Paul has been staying out late again, not even trying to...

The Way to a Man's Heart by Lori Green

The scent of roasted meat wafts through the kitchen, and Sarah sets the table, eager to unveil her surprise. Paul has been staying out late again, not even trying to...

There’s One Born Every Minute by James Rumpel sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="There’s One Born Every Minute by James Rumpel" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

There’s One Born Every Minute by James Rumpel

The ringmaster approached two boys who stood near the “EGRESS” sign. “You’re not fooling us,” said one of the teenagers. “Egress means exit.” The ringmaster laughed, “You’re smart. However, at...

There’s One Born Every Minute by James Rumpel

The ringmaster approached two boys who stood near the “EGRESS” sign. “You’re not fooling us,” said one of the teenagers. “Egress means exit.” The ringmaster laughed, “You’re smart. However, at...

A Circus Act to Remember by C. L. Sidell sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="A Circus Act to Remember by C. L. Sidell" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

A Circus Act to Remember by C. L. Sidell

The house erupts in applause as a top-hatted performer steps into the arena, handling three hoops of fire. On the sidelines: a monkey escapes its cage, pilfers blades from the...

A Circus Act to Remember by C. L. Sidell

The house erupts in applause as a top-hatted performer steps into the arena, handling three hoops of fire. On the sidelines: a monkey escapes its cage, pilfers blades from the...

Work the Crowd by Evan Baughfman sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Work the Crowd by Evan Baughfman" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Work the Crowd by Evan Baughfman

Applauding trapeze artists’ aerial excellence, Caitlyn declared, “Way better than some mangy flea circus!” I agreed. “So fun!” We must’ve misread the advertisements. The show was impressive, a dazzling evening...

Work the Crowd by Evan Baughfman

Applauding trapeze artists’ aerial excellence, Caitlyn declared, “Way better than some mangy flea circus!” I agreed. “So fun!” We must’ve misread the advertisements. The show was impressive, a dazzling evening...

Showtime by Warren Benedetto sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Showtime by Warren Benedetto" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Showtime by Warren Benedetto

Deke woke from a dream of his life before the circus. He had been roaming under the endless Montana sky. A blinding light shone from above. A watery, gurgling voice...

Showtime by Warren Benedetto

Deke woke from a dream of his life before the circus. He had been roaming under the endless Montana sky. A blinding light shone from above. A watery, gurgling voice...

The Greatest Show on Earth by Pauline Yates sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="The Greatest Show on Earth by Pauline Yates" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

The Greatest Show on Earth by Pauline Yates

Teaching a monkey how to strike a match was a clever trick. It required the use of electric shocks to his fingers, but when he lights the ring of fire...

The Greatest Show on Earth by Pauline Yates

Teaching a monkey how to strike a match was a clever trick. It required the use of electric shocks to his fingers, but when he lights the ring of fire...

Tick Tock by Vijayaraj Mahendraraj sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Tick Tock by Vijayaraj Mahendraraj" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Tick Tock by Vijayaraj Mahendraraj

The contorted body was lifeless, yet warm. Hollow eyes, horrified visage. Tick tock, a portent of doom. The mirthful laughter seemed a distant memory. The ‘Ringmaster’ promised a unique experience....

Tick Tock by Vijayaraj Mahendraraj

The contorted body was lifeless, yet warm. Hollow eyes, horrified visage. Tick tock, a portent of doom. The mirthful laughter seemed a distant memory. The ‘Ringmaster’ promised a unique experience....

Spectre Spectacular by James Hancock sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Spectre Spectacular by James Hancock" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Spectre Spectacular by James Hancock

We came to town at night. Cries of wild steeds broke the silence as a line of covered wagons brought hidden mysteries for a special performance. Word spread fast, and...

Spectre Spectacular by James Hancock

We came to town at night. Cries of wild steeds broke the silence as a line of covered wagons brought hidden mysteries for a special performance. Word spread fast, and...