Reaction Times

Fiona McKay

She squats to examine them, moves back from an encroaching wave, exclaims extravagantly. A quick glance around shows her there’s no one to witness her motherhood.

Read More
Peatsmoke
I'll Be Waiting

Ani King

Because Pastor said it doesn’t matter if our eyes are closed if we pray with our whole hearts, Tattletale, worry about your own eyes.

Read More
Peatsmoke
Hayoula

Pegah Ouji

With each new demand, he, too, shrinks. Never enough. Who is Bell? Where does McDonald live? His daughter is like a sun, setting further away from the clasp of his motor-oil-stained hands.

Read More
Peatsmoke
Turtle Balloons

Stephen Mirabito

I imagine, briefly, falling on all fours and shoveling little fruits in my mouth. I imagine standing at the entrance of a cave warding off enemies. I look at my daughter and my eyes burn.

Read More
Peatsmoke