October, 2023

Two pieces by M. Schwartz

Cinnamon

Cinnamon was what I mislabeled on the blank canister of rat poisoning. Unfortunately, the discovery was not made until after the PTA autumn bake sale.


Love and Devotion

As the elephant takes her last breath, her baby stands vigil over the body. He quietly watches for predators; he patiently waits until she awakens.


M. Schwartz‘s work has been featured in the 5-7-5 Haiku Journal and PoetryNook. She currently publishes The Author’s Source.

Red is Red by Alastair Millar

Blood on Solstice snow, black on white in the moonlight, as we appease Winter’s Gods. Afterwards, mulled wine, and satisfaction at an obligation done well.

Alastair Millar
enjoys good books, bad puns, coffee and travelling. His short fiction can be found at https://linktr.ee/alastairmillar.