The Trans Horror of Alison Rumfitt

The Trans Horror of Alison Rumfitt A conversation exploring the gruesome worlds of horror writer Alison Rumfitt. by Mimi Doan and Cole Stapleton Alison Rumfitt “I never wanted to tell subtle ghost stories. Subtle ghost stories were all the rage back then. Most of them ended on a note of ambiguity. Mine ended on the […]

Sink or Swim

Sink or Swim A Review of Jade Song’s Chlorine. by Cole Stapleton How much longer until we’re done growing up? Eruptive tragedy and sinking failure feel like an inevitability these days. We’re waist-deep in the worst of history–and the water is rising. How long do we force ourselves to tread before we letting ourselves slip […]

The Woman in All of Us

The Woman in All of Us A review of Britney Spears’ new tell-all, as featured on Kiara’s Court.by Kiara Smith I have been a Britney fan ever since I can remember. Like many of you reading this, I have been in awe of her talent since the first time I heard the iconic opening chords […]

Endless Performance

Edmund White discusses The Humble Lover, Heian Japan, and how to write a great sex scene.
by Dylan Cloud

Conversation Piece

Conversation Piece Read the winning entries to Gryllus’ Conversation Piece writing contest.by Kurt Newton, Leslie Hodge, Ava McLaughlin, John Paul Caponigro, and Alexandra Gambee GREEN STARLIGHTby Kurt Newton Hello, Miss Simms. Key-in your destination. I’m afraid that off-world location is only available to high-ranking government officials. Please, Miss Simms, do not tamper with the keypad. […]

On The

On The by Ava McLaughlin    Train, I realize the spectral string connecting this reality and the one with you still in it has become indistinguishable. I watch myself transform the backpack of a random walker into yours–beige with a black square, my name sewn inside the front pocket. I can sense myself disagreeing with […]