The next time William was able to escape was when his grandmother and Sylvie had appointments in the city for the day. His grandmother had asked him to come along so he could spend some time with his mother. He didn’t understand why he needed to see her since he lived with her all but…
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Serial – Through a Mirror Clear – Ch 5
No matter how hard he tried, William couldn’t sleep. Memories of better times flooded his thoughts. He remembered the mornings when Serena leaned over him to press the snooze button, then fell back to sleep with her head on his chest. The curve of her knees fit perfectly against his when they lay side by…
Current Calls for Submissions
Today, we want to spotlight our current calls for submissions as we try to connect with authors who would like to publish with us. From the inception of the Same, it has been our mission to elevate women’s voices. We want to celebrate the incredible diversity of talent among the women who publish with us, and…
Serial – Through a Mirror Clear – Ch 4
When William stepped into the attic, he didn’t see her at first. He moved slowly into the open space filled with old sofas and torn chaises, mismatched headboards and footboards, trunks and empty picture frames and rusted dress forms. The ceiling soared impossibly high above him. Hanging from the rafters were thin veils of some…
Serial – Through a Mirror Clear – Ch 3
William often took Serena with him to visit his great-aunt. She sat politely on the edge of the bed, listening to Sylvie’s chatter as if humoring a child. She always seemed wary of touching anything in the room, and clung to William as they passed through the hallways. The residents of the home seemed to…
Issue 9.2 – Fiction
Please don’t laugh. I understand that, on the long list of things which most people would notice following them home, an ice-cream truck would be high on that list. If nothing else, you would think the relentless metallic jingle playing on an endless loop would alert someone to the fact that they’re being tailed. …
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