You only have the tin of paint. What belongings you once had, gone in the consequence of fiery grief. But each night, you dip a finger in the pit of dark blue. You place one dot after another, rows climbing the wall. Not to count, but to soothe.

Tonight, you scrape the last dregs of paint.

I *still* think of this one from time to time.

NOW AVAILABLE: FFO October 2025!! This issue is a collection of wilderness horror, selected by our guest editor C.R. Langille. What better way to enter spooky season than by getting lost in the woods?! 💀

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It's the first time a story of mine has ever made a shortlist, and I am riding this high forever. That's my name!!! Right there!!! AHHHHHHH!!!

Excited to share that my flash fiction "Rabbit Heart" made the shortlist in F(r)iction's 2025 Spring Contest! You can find the full list of finalists here: www.instagram.com/frictionseri...

Hades II is so wonderful, I remain googly eyes over every scene because the art is GORGEOUS.

If you're tired and need a hug today, I'd like to offer this story of mine. It's about a haunted house so lonely that it promises it'll behave if anyone will just live in it.

Happy release day to the authors in our September 2025 issue! This month, we selected stories with a bend toward word play and meta-fictional commentary. 🤓📚
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Cover art by Alexa Guariglia