EDITED BY SAMUEL J. STEPHENS | PHILIP J. PALACIOS | NATHAN GILMORE | DIANA MASSENGALE
A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
essay | memoir
by ERIN CECILIA THOMAS
Reminiscing and looking forward, Erin Thomas delves into her literary origins, and the confidence gained to finally accept her vocation.
CONCORD
short story | historical fiction
by BENJAMIN WOLAVER
In the earliest days of the American Revolution, an impromptu dinner leads to the unexpected as host and guest alike harbor strong beliefs in their own side.
A VISITOR FROM ULSTER
short story | historical fiction
by DIANA MASSENGALE
For young Mongan life at Saint Columcille’s is all routine and order, until a bard joins the monks, and brings with him a harp—and possibly a future for Mongan.
HALLELUJAH SHORE
short story | dream-vision
by PHILIP J. PALACIOS
In this Dante-inspired journey, a man’s soul follows the currents of the afterlife in search of the hallelujah shore.
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