This story contains sensitive content CW: Sexual content   The taste hit first—bitter kola nut crushed between the back teeth. […]

Sound, in the true desert, is a force that catches you unawares always. In the bleakness of sand and scrub

The wrappers were still warm between them, sitting like a peace treaty on the dashboard. Aaron unwrapped his sandwich with

“Are you there, God?”   The words were barely a whisper, escaping Anaya’s trembling lips like steam off a cup

This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. “Are you there, God? It’s me…” I sighed,