Auntie Mira, an artist who leads a disciplined life, has a mouse problem in her atelier. Her story illustrates the absurdity of phobias and the interconnectedness of all living beings. The story first appeared in La Piccioletta Barca on July 27, 2024:
The narrative unfolds in the to-be-erased Evangelical Cemetery, now a chaotic heap of unearthed remains, where the spirits of the deceased gather to lament their lost identities and histories. The story reminds us of the importance of honoring memories. The story first appeared in The Argyle Literary Magazine on December 15, 2025:
https://www.theargylelitmag.com/theme-05-ghosts/whispers-in-the-wind
An eccentric artist makes front-page news when unexpected visitors appear on her doorstep. This story reminds us to drink responsibly. The story first appeared in Bright Flash Literary Review on June 5, 2026:
https://brightflash1000.com/2026/06/05/the-abduction-of-moira-gladys/
A frustrated reader of James Joyce’s Ulysses narrates a humorous reflection on the human tendency to over-explain. The story first appeared in Brief+Incorrect Lit on August 17, 2026:
The story depicts life in a devastated city reduced to a tent-city refugee camp. The narrative explores the breaking point of human sanity under extreme duress: starvation, bombardment, loss, and the psychological toll of survival. It will appear in print in the 2026 issue of Red Coyote, Red Coyote: Vermilion Literary Project 2026. The hard copy will be available for purchase in late fall 2026 at:
A daughter reminisces about her mom teaching her how to make yeast babka. This humorous piece will appear in Table Salt Press in or after November 2026.
A student focused solely on his academic goals finds his lunch ritual interrupted by a stranger. The story is an ironic reminder that prejudice often leads to embarrassing conclusions. It will appear in The Freshwater Literary Journal in May 2027.
This lyrical, first-person narrative is told from the perspective of a stork returning to its home in Poland each March from Sudan. The piece meditates on migration cycles, homecoming, and the intertwining of animal and human worlds. It will appear in Blinker Literary in January 2027.