Swimming in the Daylight: Lisa C. Paul A vacuum is defined as an enclosed space from which matter, especially air, and has been partially removed so that the matter or gas remaining in the space exerts less pressure than the atmosphere. An empty space devoid of matter creating the absence of human contact, air, almost … Continue reading
The Mathematician’s Shiva: Stuart Rojstaczer Rachela Karnokovitch has invited everyone to her hospital room to pay their final respects. Her son Alexander “Sasha” Karnokovitch is relating the story along with our creative author whose voice and opinions we hear throughout the novel. Rachela just want to pass on with love, dignity and her own way. … Continue reading
Pearl, MD: Marie Bartlett Opening mindedness was not a trait that most people had during the 1800’s regarding females in the workplace, no less a female doctor and accepting them as equals to men. Mistakes are made in every profession but when a doctor makes one the end result could mean a person’s life. Taney, … Continue reading
Black Jack Jetty: Michael Carestio Dealing with the loss of a parent or sibling can be more than a young child can handle. Even adults have to cope with the empty space and hollow feeling in their heart when someone so dear passes. Jack and his mom are still dealing with the death of his … Continue reading
Night Crossing: Mary Martin Within the soul of Alexander Wainwright lives a passion, a light so strong that is guides his hands and movements as he draws his paintbrush across the open canvas to create images that will come alive. Rage, frustration, memories of the past and a special light that emanates from every picture … Continue reading
Dr. Martha M. Harrison has a stellar reputation as an instructor of children’s and young adult literature, teaching children in Grades K-8, adults in undergraduate schools, and graduate students who are teachers in K-12 classrooms. She has published in academic journals that focus on reading and literature for children and young adults and has conducted … Continue reading
Jaspar’s War: Cym Lowell How far would you go to avenge the death of your husband? Would you kill? Would you become a warrior and seek out those that not only killed your husband but separated you from your children too. When Jaspar Moran learns of the death of her husband Trevor, the Secretary of … Continue reading
Mad Dog Justice: Mark Rubinstein Roddy Dolan and Danny Burns were best friends until they weren’t. What happens to cause more than just a rift between these two men reverts back to a deal they made with a loan shark and a friend that was out to scam them both? Roddy is a well renowned … Continue reading
Island Fog: John Vanderslice Within a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface a thick mist is seen. Blocking your vision from being clear, restricting visibility not allowing you to see whatever lies ahead. Imagine your life as you live it within this huge cloud that … Continue reading
The Rule of Nine: Steve Martini Jimmie Snyder is dead. Not because he was a bad person, not because he committed a heinous crime, but because he decided to bend the rules. Jimmie worked as a staffer for the Senate Intelligence Committee and got conned into giving an “older man” a tour of the facility. … Continue reading