Category Archive: Short Stories

He Can Only Come Back on Halloween Night

When Akane asks the stranger in the forest where he came from, he looks up at the sky. By sunrise, they’re still talking over tea and sweet bread. Only Tsuki knows how little time they have.

Whispers Beneath the Torii

“You shouldn’t be here,” says the ghost beneath the sacred rope. Aiko comes back anyway, with rice, sake, and flowers.

Moonlit Shadows

Every full moon, at exactly midnight, Agata found herself walking toward the lake outside Catania. She never meant to go, her feet just carried her, like something pulled her forward. The water always… Continue reading →

A Beatrice of My Own by Jennifer Garcia

This was an assignment for my creative writing class. Rich images often create inspiration and imagination. The purpose of this assignment is to spark creativity and begin the creative writing process. Select a visual… Continue reading →