“Old Bones” by Michael Patrick Brady

The house had been vacant for a long time, the realtor told me, but she wasn’t sure why.

“The Fire Club” by Nathan Ward

It was at the town library that I heard about Officer Harrington’s quick thinking on the front steps of the MacCann house . . .

“Ibis” by Ted Flanagan

Keenan offered me the drop gun but I said no. I didn’t think I was that kind of cop. . .

“Moment of Truth” by Frank Possemato

The blood’s flowing so loud through my temples I’m worried they can hear it on the other side of the door . . .

Spotlight on The Good Purpose Gallery

To celebrate the release of Drawing Autism, edited by Jill Mullin, Akashic will be spotlighting certain organizations dedicated to nurturing and developing the talents, artistic and otherwise, of people diagnosed with autism. Today, we’re thrilled to feature The Good Purpose Gallery, located in Lee, Massachusetts!

Simon’s Cat in Good Company: Penny, Swansea Public Library (Massachusetts)

To celebrate the release of Simon’s Cat vs. the World, Akashic is featuring some of our favorite bookstore and library cats. Today, meet Penny, the Swansea Public Library (MA)’s furriest co-worker!

“Plowed” by Stephen D. Rogers

The wipers groaned as the snow fell wet and heavy, slushballs exploding on the windshield like multiple exit wounds.

The day couldn’t be more perfect.

Hunched over the wheel, Michael squinted through the chaos to the road ahead, adjusting his course to follow the trenches dug by larger vehicles.

He would finally see his father. His father would finally see him . . .