The Beggar

This story is by Justin Zoller and was part of our 10th Anniversary Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The boy swiped the last piece of pizza from the dinner table. He did not necessarily care for another, but he was fine to eat it. Finishing the pie meant the…

Read More »

In Woven Sand

This story is by Justin Zoller and was part of our 2021 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Captain Harris stared at the red planet one last time before departure. Nadine, his botanist and co-pilot, was securing the samples. The optimism of the mission radiated on her face. She…

Read More »

Family Values

This story is by Justin Zoller and was part of our 2019 Summer Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Life is difficult in this trash cottage. No bathroom, just one meager room to shit, eat, and sleep. Bed sheets are stained from the last hillbilly to claim rest here. These…

Read More »