Short Fiction and Poetry

DarkWinter Lit is excited to announce the names of the writers (in alphabetical order) who have been shortlisted [...]

Art Deco master work of art. Under its roof, the supernatural plays a part. Death runs rampant, comfort is less. [...]

“Thanks so much for stopping for me,” the out-of-breath woman panted as she stumbled up the steps of the bus [...]

You found your mother last night late in the cold autumn darkness. Hauled her in from the shed wrapped in a thread bare comforter [...]

The ‘Glub-Glub’ was something that filled my mind with horror tonight. It had been swallowing at various intervals throughout my sleepless hours [...]

On these steps, on the third step to be precise, it's the best place to observe what's going on.  First, it's a location in perfect balance. [...]

Innocent girl working out math Squeaky clean after PJs and bath Pencil in hand, eraser at the ready [...]

The winter will be here soon after this enchantment, this copious splendor of Fall the twirling leaves will fade in their multitude of colors [...]

At the end of the Overseas Highway lies the island city of Key West. Where, at the Manatee Bar and Grill overlooking Key West Bight, I sat sipping and savouring a Mojito [...]

Imagine sledding down this hill under soft snow that has obliterated the street’s concrete, its hard smacks and jagged cracks, [...]