CHARMED • by Chloe Banks
Naming a child is a big responsibility. A child — especially a royal one — has to live up to their name. A fact that appears to have eluded my parents. They could’ve gone for something exciting — Bravery or… Continue Reading
Podcast EDF105: The Passing of Grandmother’s Quilt • by Cat Rambo • read by Folly Blaine
Listen to “The Passing of Grandmother’s Quilt” by Cat Rambo, read by Folly Blaine: [display_podcast] Cat Rambo‘s latest collection, Near + Far, is now available from Hydra House. Folly Blaine is a writer living in the Pacific Northwest. “The Passing… Continue Reading
SEATTLE SUNSHINE • by Donna G Omo
The crowd of well-wishers backstage is growing too large for the stage crew’s comfort and they’re directing people down the back stairs and out to their tables in the ballroom. Someone puts a drink in my hand. I need to… Continue Reading
BRIDGE AND TUNNEL • by Ian Breen
At the trial, Vernon would deny befriending RT just to get access to the bridge controls. Admitting it, even to himself, would be admitting he had used RT, planned things ahead of time, and that was something he couldn’t accept.… Continue Reading
SWALLOWS’ NEST • by Sarah Crysl Akhtar
Raheel’s mother Parveen was unmatched for stubbornness but even she crumbled before fate. Yes, she said — the words like a scorpion on her tongue — find a Masood girl for my son. Her sisters had cunningly given birth to… Continue Reading
MRS. DRAKE’S MONSTERS • by Madeline Mora-Summonte
“What kind of old lady watches horror movies on Valentine’s Day?” Barry whirls a finger near his ear, rustling the gray thatch growing out of it. “But Mrs. Drake’s a good customer, Lizzie, and that’s what counts. Returns the videos… Continue Reading
LARRY AND TILDA • by Cezarija Abartis
Larry and Tilda met in the most promising way, at the wedding of a mutual friend. They were seated next to each other on the bride’s side, toward the back of St. Joseph’s, both getting a little sentimental about their… Continue Reading
MISHMATCH • by Jez Patterson
“Don’t exaggerate, Richard.” “Okay, so maybe not trillions. But a hell of a lot of money.” Ruth made him wait for her nod. It was her way of taking back control, reminding him who was in charge and the kind… Continue Reading
MRS. UNDERHILL’S INTRODUCTION TO DRIBBLYFORDSHIRE • by Holliann R. Kim
A bell rang above the din of the crowd in the drawing room, announcing the arrival of a new guest to the party. The ladies in the corner by the piano stole glances at the door while snacking delicately from… Continue Reading
Podcast EDF104: First Time • by K.C. Ball • read by Folly Blaine
Listen to “First Time” by K.C. Ball, read by Folly Blaine: [display_podcast] K.C. Ball lives in Seattle, Washington. Her short stories have appeared here at Every Day Fiction, as well as various online and print publications, including Analog, Lightspeed, Flash… Continue Reading