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In the Shadow of Our House

A short story. 

  • Scott Blackwood

Duet

A short story. 

  • Pamela Erens

The Night of the Scorpions

A short story. 

  • Elisha Porat

Love for a Fat Man

Runner-up in the Sixth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Rhoda B. Stamell

Shell Game with Organs

Winner of the Sixth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Jacob M. Appel

Unpracticed Fingers Bungle Sadly Over Tiny Feathered Bodies

Winner of Fifth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Kris Saknussemm

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The Orphan

A short story. 

  • Maxine Rodburg

Very, Very Red

A short story. 

  • Diane Williams

Strip

Runner-up in the Fifth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Marianne Taylor

The Pilot

Runner-up in the Fifth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Wade S. Echer

Jules Jr Michael Jules Jr

Winner of Fourth Annual Short Story Contest

  • Kiki DeLancey

No Runs, No Hits, No One Left on Base

Winner of Third Annual Short Story Contest

  • Mary Ann Jannazo

The Milkman & I

Winner of Second Annual Short Story Contest

  • Tom Paine

Layaway

Winner of First Annual Short Story Contest

  • Michael Dorris

Party

  • Joyce Carol Oates
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