Category: issue 11

There is a queue of people wearing funny costumes in the garden, stretching from the porch all the way to the gate. They are here because Pātti died. Well, they haven’t come because she died, exactly. More because she’s not supposed to still be here. The people in costumes aren’t supposed to be here either.… Continue reading When Pātti Stayed, by Tehnuka

“The archivist called, earlier. She says they’re opening the herbaria today.” Till sets down the teapot with a clink. It’s jarring; ruinous of her nana’s cultivated peace. “Late notice, but you know what she’s like. She wondered if you’d like to come.” Her nana takes a careful sip from her mug. “Today?” Till grew up… Continue reading In Pursuit of Resurrection, by Kit Calvert

Eventually, I took Sallie home to get better. Not home to the city condo where we lived, where each night I plugged her into the silver charging station, waiting for her chirp goodnight. Not even to the place I procured her and the charging station (I got her for 35% off because of the dent… Continue reading Operating Within Normal Parameters, by Irette Y. Patterson