Short Fiction and Poetry

In a dimly lit room, the lute player twists the strings at the head of his instrument. Six more people are seated around him at the dinner table. [...]

I remember how every day was an adventure.  We, the heroes, sharing segments of tangerine   and secrets in a made-up language. [...]

The lady at the door asked if I believed in God, I told her honestly, I’m only searching for a breather, [...]

The heavy door into the house will open again, soon enough. They are going to need to refill the trough for us. [...]

The Viet Cong had surrounded the last few remaining soldiers. It was up to him to get them out. The heat of the Vietnam jungle seeped into his open pores. [...]

I decided on precautions. Stop speaking to anyone you knew in the suburbs. Smother an awful language with another awful language. Baby photos in the landfill. [...]

DarkWinter Press is thrilled to announce our latest release, the exciting (and humorous) space adventure The Ballad of Omega Brown by Tom Vaine [...]

If I’d known that human life was going to be this bleak, I would have brought an umbrella. I would have purchased an extra toothbrush and the newest edition of “Pollyanna.” [...]

The red berries in the backyard were too tempting not to eat. So, I told June, my friend next door, that they were magical. [...]

Baxter House Editions, an imprint of DarkWinter Press, is thrilled to announce the release of Tapestry of Tales and Poetry, an anthology by the Writers of Brant [...]