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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.
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…
My Uncles, My Father, and Me
Excerpt from Brian Mosher's new book of poetry, Relict
 • Brian Mosher
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.
 • Deborah Kotz
The Ram’s Gift
In honour of the High Holy Days, Leah's Lax's retelling of the biblical tale is a must read.
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…
The Washable Dream
In the workplace battle of human vs machine, we all come out feeling dirty. Short fiction by Kirsten Smith.
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.
 • Damian Tarnopolsky
Bite Like Chocolate
Two sisters eat the forbidden chocolate. What happens next confirms their worst fears. New fiction by Bruna Barbosa
 • Bruna Barbosa
Spreadsheet People
Spreadsheet People was the winner of Esoterica's inaugural Short Story Contest.
Rats in Disguise
In Danila Botha's short story, a child of immigrants grows up finding beauty where others do not.
 • Danila Botha
The Inheritance
In this new work of short fiction, author Lindsay Lennox offers a modern take on the Arthurian legend
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