Monthly Archives: April 2015

Six-Word Stories

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Til Turner

Narrative magazine currently has submissions open for six-word stories. This short form has interested me for some time–a beautiful intersection of poetry and flash fiction, trying to encapsulate so much emotion, action, and experience in a brief moment. Below are … Continue reading →

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The Forest Girl

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Til Turner

This is the first of four installments of a revised short story. It is aimed at a young audience but should be fun regardless of age. Lisa Browning enjoyed winter more than any other season. She loved the crisp air, … Continue reading →

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From the Iris

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Til Turner

I lie dormant for so long waiting for the arc of light to usher my emergence. Now I can stand blossoming, earthly herald awakened.

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The Aching Moon

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Til Turner

All I remember is two other brothers and I returning to the abbey late at night, chilled and hungry. Our ministrations in the plague-ridden village had offered little to those poor wretches writhing in pain. Brother Alwin was the first … Continue reading →

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