Apex Magazine

The Sharp Edges of Anger

Rose is ten when the blacksmith’s son pushes her into the river. She lands badly, rocks scraping her knees, tearing her palms. Her dress is cold and wet against her...

The Sharp Edges of Anger

Rose is ten when the blacksmith’s son pushes her into the river. She lands badly, rocks scraping her knees, tearing her palms. Her dress is cold and wet against her...

Clap Your Hands

Narrated by Christopher Soren Kelly Five knew two things about Brother Ted Gunderson: The man loved Jesus, and hated his own son. Five was never allowed to call him Father...

Clap Your Hands

Narrated by Christopher Soren Kelly Five knew two things about Brother Ted Gunderson: The man loved Jesus, and hated his own son. Five was never allowed to call him Father...

Interview with Author Andrew F. Kooy

Anything, any object, can be taken from you. It can be lost, stolen, broken, sold, or simply left behind, once you’ve lost interest in it. Those things you care about...

Interview with Author Andrew F. Kooy

Anything, any object, can be taken from you. It can be lost, stolen, broken, sold, or simply left behind, once you’ve lost interest in it. Those things you care about...