Storm Humbert

In memory of Bob Yano Sr.

“Knight to E5,” I said. “Takes pawn.”

“Bishop, E5,” Brahms said. “Takes knight.”

My board was dwindling...

Reading “Master Brahms” by Storm Humbert is like being in a room of mirrors, for you to constantly ask yourself which is the reflection...

Inspired by the James Baldwin portrait

“Keep up, Williams,” Ermine said. “Our window is small, and the stakes are high.”

He looked...