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When Ben became obsessed with the middle, I thought he was talking about his weight. He said it was a hole, right there in the middle. In the middle, he...
The End of the Middle
When Ben became obsessed with the middle, I thought he was talking about his weight. He said it was a hole, right there in the middle. In the middle, he...
When kids are adopted from the orphan home, they’re carried away on the back of a nimble cow, its hooves clanking on the road, the sound dampening across the woods...
Complete Log of Week 893819 - Dana's Story
When kids are adopted from the orphan home, they’re carried away on the back of a nimble cow, its hooves clanking on the road, the sound dampening across the woods...
Now that I’ve failed as a woman, my punishment is to become a garden. I receive the verdict on a Sunday evening. They’re supposed to give you advance notice so...
Everything in the Garden is Lovely
Now that I’ve failed as a woman, my punishment is to become a garden. I receive the verdict on a Sunday evening. They’re supposed to give you advance notice so...
Not all the ghosts of Chornobyl died in 1986. Some died years—decades—later, bodies ravaged by mutated cells. They were a hundred kilometers away, not realizing their favorite mug was doused...
The Ghost Tenders of Chornobyl
Not all the ghosts of Chornobyl died in 1986. Some died years—decades—later, bodies ravaged by mutated cells. They were a hundred kilometers away, not realizing their favorite mug was doused...
“I’ve decided.” Atha spoke over a cup of pungent wildflower tea, freshly brewed for the occasion, flavored with honey. “Bury me in this tree.” It wasn’t a surprise, so I...
For As Long As You Want It
“I’ve decided.” Atha spoke over a cup of pungent wildflower tea, freshly brewed for the occasion, flavored with honey. “Bury me in this tree.” It wasn’t a surprise, so I...
From the other side of the bed, I heard Caleb take in a breath like he was going to say something, but then he kept quiet. A second breath and...
When No One Has to Say Goodbye
From the other side of the bed, I heard Caleb take in a breath like he was going to say something, but then he kept quiet. A second breath and...
The campsite looks like it wants to eat them. A fire pit yawns in the middle, an ashy-grey mouth ringed by rocks like rotting teeth. The trees crowd in, sizing...
Just You and Me, Now
The campsite looks like it wants to eat them. A fire pit yawns in the middle, an ashy-grey mouth ringed by rocks like rotting teeth. The trees crowd in, sizing...