“Deep in the valley below us, in the middle distance, gaped the great black cauldron of Litli-Hrútur, its insides awash in a churning fiery stew. We stood in silence on the observation mound with our hands on our hips, faces cast in childish masks of wonder and awe.” Last week, I hit the natural hazard […]
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Showcasing stories from Eric McHenry, Michael W. Clune, Patrick Galbraith, Jay Miller, and Harley Rustad.
“My death occurred while playing beer-league hockey at the Winterhawks Skating Center in Beaverton, Oregon.”
“Against my better judgment, I found myself becoming an outlet for the resentments and niche preoccupations of the people who make speakers.”
Every story we selected for the number one slot in our weekly newsletter, all in one place.
“The war on Gaza is at its core retributive: an act of collective punishment.”
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