“The Mighty Kwapo” by Kristine Simelda
Kwapo can’t remember the words to the song, but it doesn’t matter. These days the show is strictly burlesque . . .
Tag: short story
“Fog Watch” by Ben White
She should have known something was wrong when the beach resembled a desert . . .
“Papa Jumbie” by Joanne C. Hillhouse
Just as Steadroy finish mek up he bed under de Big Head, smadee call he name . . .
“Scorched Earth” by Laura Boss
Brother Tomás watched the red tail hawk slowly circle overhead. . .
“Adela, My Mother and the Young Lizard Catcher” by Kristen Petry
Adela sits at her desk in the Kingston parliament building, which looks like a Moorish palace. . .
“99 Obeah-men” by Karen Cavalli
I held a glass of champagne in my hand and stood alone under the dark night sky. . .
“Falling Out” by Thomas Mitchell
The cool water of the lake bit into her as she reached for the canoe, hands slipping against the polished surface, tired legs kicking slowly at the darkness . . .
“The Sweat Hut” by Alana Jules Jackman
It used to be so. Playing dead to catch Corbeau alive. Every day started with the Our Father.