Short Fiction and Poetry

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 [...]

DarkWinter Press is thrilled to announce our latest release, the poetry collection little town blues, by Paul Robert Mullen [...]

Inside this late October 31st night, this poem turns into a pumpkin. Animation, something has gone devilishly wrong with my imagery.[...]

Dearest Mother, I told you I would write to you every single day while you are recovering from your surgery, so here I am [...]

In the depths of the forest, Between the crows' and ravens' call, Sit two young sisters Making shadow figures on a wall