The Archeology of A Bookshelf

What is worth preserving? Carston Anderson embarks on a journey to answer the question while he clears out a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in the English…

Apr 8

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March 2026

Triggered, Anyone? Writing Memoir in the Age of Epstein

Author and teacher Victoria Costello explores how this cultural moment is changing the way we write memoir and autofiction - maybe for the better

Mar 25

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Stockton

For a die-hard fan, life's previous disappointments pale in comparison to losing his musical idol. New short fiction by J. M. C. Kane.

Mar 6

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January 2026

Travel Tips for Canadians Hoping to Avoid Invasion (at Home and Away)

Going on a Caribbean vacation? There's a lot more to worry about than sunburns and pick-pockets. Yes, this is a work of satire.

Jan 9 • Leah Eichler

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December 2025

Peeled

Who is at fault when bodily perfection is everyone's goal? Max Szredni's short story shows the many pitfalls of pushing your body -- and others -- to…

Dec 26, 2025

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Elsewhere

In this work of creative nonfiction, Jeffrey-Michael Kane explores an abandoned apartment and the artifacts we leave behind.

Dec 4, 2025

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October 2025

My Uncles, My Father, and Me

Excerpt from Brian Mosher's new book of poetry, Relict

Oct 23, 2025 • Brian Mosher

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Maryland Heights

What does age really mean? In Deborah Kotz's short story, a woman on a hike decides she can not only look back, but look forward.

Oct 9, 2025 • Deborah Kotz

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The Ram’s Gift

In honour of the High Holy Days, Leah's Lax's retelling of the biblical tale is a must read.

Oct 1, 2025

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September 2025

Bittersweet

The bittersweet vines kept growing, no matter how hard the girl and boy tried to cull them. Don't miss this sinister fable of family dysfunction by…

Sep 18, 2025

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The Washable Dream

In the workplace battle of human vs machine, we all come out feeling dirty. Short fiction by Kirsten Smith.

Sep 8, 2025

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July 2025

One of Those Days

Sometimes, things don't get better. Take a deep breath to get the full experience of this poignant short story by Damian Tarnopolsky.

Jul 10, 2025 • Damian Tarnopolsky

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