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First Impressions
Step into the Mexican restaurant together, you beautiful protagonists. Shake the drops off your umbrellas. Wouldn’t’ve guessed it from the…
The Beauty Still Remains: An Interview with Ra’Niqua Lee
I am in a really complex transitional phase right now. I’m transitioning into being a mother of two, having my…
Blooming
Mei turns into a flower whenever we touch. Her pupils blossom into glossy hibiscuses—hues of red and peach and white.…
At World’s End
I’m giving Kayode Last-Name-Pending a pretty accomplished blowjob in the back of my rented Subaru when Jesus Christ returns. He’s…
Fractured Lit Flash Fiction OPEN Shortlist
25 stories made it to our shortlist for this contest! Thank you all for trusting us with your writing! Judge…
Fire and Sea
I laugh at your need to keep your knees covered, shorts too long, pants too short, colors muted and dark.…
Someone Else
Someone picks at her nail polish. Someone keeps checking her phone. Someone complains it’s too hot; someone asks how much…
Late Night Drive Long Time Gone
On the highway at night, every other car is filled with ghosts. (you could be a ghost, too, if you…
Portable Television
That morning Judy brought a television to the bakery, one of those little tube driven units. It must have been…
Another Beatrice
If I could, I would pray, but God has no use for a girl like me. “Non mi tange.” During…
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