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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Book Review – Invisible Ties
Invisible Ties by Nadya A. R. is a poignant tale of love, loss and longing. Dealing with various issues rampant in our society, this book is an eye opener on many levels. With a contemporary setting, the story is simple at the core but has a deep message interlaced with the narrative all throughout the…
The Little Things – Empty
Empty The hole inside me can’t be mended with bread, pasta, pretzels, pop-tarts, or chocolates. Maybe with bananas, romaine, carrot sticks, or kale. I’m overflowing but I’m never full. Megan Clark is a twenty-two year old English major determined to change the world with her words.
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…
Book Review – Minimize Considered
Minimize Considered makes us aware of place and its effects, as well as nuances of relationships. The poems show us not only our cities but also creatures of the natural world still found there, as for example a pair of coyotes spotted in an outer borough of New York City. The poet leads us to…
The Little Things – Premature
Premature Sudden deaths are disappointing. It must be hard to leave in the middle of the third act when the actors are mid-sentence, mid-breath, still smiling. Rebecca Cohen is a graduate of the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, where she minored in creative writing. She is currently pursuing a secondary degree…
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…
Staff Work – Love Yourself
While this is an article on the topic of faith written from the Christian tradition, the Same is open to articles about faith written from any religious tradition. Please feel free to submit yours! When you are immersed in a philosophy or a mindset, you internalize the messages whether intended or otherwise. Especially when you are a…
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…
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