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Jellyfish Fever: A Short Story by Avra Margariti 📎

“Mama is dead,” Trixie says as if she’s talking about the weather. Liza’s body has

By Books 'N Pieces / May 23, 2019

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Shades of the Season: A Short Story by Eddie Generous

Birds squawk an inconsistent rhythm and frosty leaves rustle background vocals in the breeze. It’s

By Books 'N Pieces / April 23, 2019

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Martin: A Short Story by Luke Orlando

There’s a cold wind coming in from the North; there’s always a cold wind when

By Books 'N Pieces / February 1, 2019

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The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco

Wulfstan followed Margot into the misted atrium. Ferns and leafy plants made a rain forest

By Books 'N Pieces / December 15, 2018

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The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate

“Life asked Death, ‘Why do people love me, but hate you?’ Death responded, ‘Because you

By Books 'N Pieces / December 14, 2018

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Other Bad Habits: A Short Story by Sue Ellen Herring

Shaun holds the door for me, but Joey shoves ahead, pulling cigarette and lighter from

By Books 'N Pieces / December 14, 2018

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A Short Story by Mark Towse: Hugh’s Friend

When I speak to my friends we often joke and reminisce about the imaginary friends

By Books 'N Pieces / September 22, 2018

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A Short Story by Pat Tompkins: Among the Briars

Tantalizing once described how I felt about blackberries. The wild bushes, heavy with fruit, were

By Books 'N Pieces / August 3, 2018

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A Short Story by Gary Hoffman: Pressure

SHORT STORY: Pressure by Gary Hoffman [appeared first in Books ‘N Pieces Magazine, July 2017

By Books 'N Pieces / July 20, 2018

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A Short Story by Peter Ford: The Diner

Short Story: The Diner by Peter Ford [First appeared Books ‘N Pieces Magazine, December 2017

By Books 'N Pieces / July 19, 2018

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A Short Story by Jonathan deBurca Butler: To Hell With Descartes

SHORT STORY: To Hell with Descartes by Jonathan deBurca Butler [First printed Books ‘N Pieces

By Books 'N Pieces / July 19, 2018

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By Books 'N Pieces / February 6, 2018

What’s New in June 🆓

The June 2019 issue of Books 'N Pieces Magazine's SPOTLIGHT ON WRITING featuring interviews with Dr. Lewena Bayer (pictured), Alicia Smock, Bestselling author Richard Foreman. Also featuring Book Review by Jill Hedgecock, "The Ins and Outs of Audible", Brain Games #5 and more.

Starting with this issue, we will be an Online magazine only. Items will be posted throughout the month and you can access them all using the link that will be provided.

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Fred Sampson is loyal husband, trusted worker, and manager of a clandestine, cleanup crew for the city's SUPERHEROES; you know, the ones that leave metal fragments, sticky string-like webs, and big holes EVERYWHERE!

Tirelessly they work to repair the damage caused by superhero battles. There’s no recognition, no accolades, even their families DON'T KNOW what they do! And while Fred’s tired of it, it’s a steady job that pays the bills.
Until a life changing event happens that could destroy his secret. Or set him FREE?