Fiction
Read the latest in fiction, including stories and literature.
The Keyhole
By Leah Eichler “Ma’am, I’m glad you are home. There’s an issue with my door.” Karen forced a smile at her tenant, who poked his head through his door as soon as he heard her walk up the steps to her own. He’d only been living in her basement apartment
The Keyhole
By Leah Eichler “Ma’am, I’m glad you are home. There’s an issue with my door.” Karen forced a smile at her tenant, who poked his head through his door as soon as he heard her walk up the steps to her own. He’d only been living in her basement apartment
The Dead Don’t Pay
By David Bassano, Juan patiently listened to the doctor explain the next procedure Catalina required but did not ask about the deductible. The doctor then
The Nude River
By Kendall Klym Pointed white petals with pink markings flutter to the ground as I navigate the narrow trail. I imagine myself a sprite sprinkling
Spreadsheet People
Spreadsheet People is the winner of Esoterica’s inaugural Short Story Contest. By Emily Zasada, It was a Monday afternoon, and the spreadsheet people were at
Angharad’s Back
(Angharad’s Back received an honourable mention in Esoterica’s Short Story Contest.) By Ashley T.K. Penelope sat across from Tyler who was picking at the breakfast
Crackerjacks
(Crackerjacks was an honourable mention from Esoterica’s Inaugural Short Story Competition) By Myna Wallin When I was eighteen, a flamboyant psychiatrist-cum-fashion model strutted into her
Hiroshima Flower
(Hiroshima Flower received honourable mention by the judges in Esoterica’s Short Story Contest.) By Rudy Thauberger, Normally I find a man wearing a Hawaiian shirt
Girls Unwanted – Part III
George F. Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific and popular playwrights. Since beginning his theatre career in the early 1970s, Walker has written more
Girls Unwanted – Part II
George F. Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific and popular playwrights. Since beginning his theatre career in the early 1970s, Walker has written more
Girls Unwanted: Part I
George F. Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific and popular playwrights. Since beginning his theatre career in the early 1970s, Walker has written more