short stories
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REVIEW — ‘Lake Effect’ by Hillary Behrman
“All the enchantments of the place were gone.” Hillary Behrman scours the human condition with no time to slip on rose-colored glasses in Lake Effect. This debut short story collection received the 2024 Mary McCarthy Prize for Short Fiction, a distinguished award firmly rooted in the indie literary world. Its recipient is chosen by a…
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REVIEW – ‘The History of Sound’ by Ben Shattuck
If you’re someone who pays attention to new and upcoming movies, chances are you might have heard of a new film set to release in theaters this September, The History of Sound. Featuring beloved Irish actors Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, the movie is an LGBTQ+ historical romance declared to be “a cinematic romance for…
