Dead Mail

This story is by Paige Aoki and was part of our 2022 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. On Daniel’s twenty-seventh birthday, a gift-wrapped box arrived at his apartment, heralded by a knock. Topped by a red bow, there was no card, no address, and no one at the door…

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Seasonal

This story is by Paige Aoki and was part of our 2022 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. There is a shape to the world. A pace, a rhythm. A cadence like the swelling of violin strings among harsh brass, or the melody of rushing water, winding its way…

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