Fiction

  In her first memory of this life, she clutched two pecans in her small hands. Warm brown with tabby cat black stripes, dry and...

She scrambled up the bank of the wash and ran across a dirt yard, right up to the front door of the witch’s house....

Explore the enchanting world of the Providence Athenæum, where the lines between library and temple blur. Follow a librarian's nightly ritual, paying homage to Athena and the rich tapestry of history woven into every corner. Delve into tales of literary legends, haunted echoes, and the gentle whispers of ancient wisdom, all amidst the cozy embrace of dusty tomes and flickering fairy lights. Step into this magical realm, where even the fountain outside holds secrets and promises of return. Discover the Providence Athenæum: more than just a library, a sanctuary for seekers of knowledge and lovers of stories.

Written and Illustrated by Charles Vess From Issue #29 - digital // print Come closer and listen well, for I have a tale to tell. For...

Photography by Katerina Plotnikova There are souls whose hearts beat out an unkept rhythm that can’t help but keep them on the margins of our...

Feature Image: Models: Jo Maldonado and her service dog Baruh There once was a small village tucked deep within a forest that seemed made for the...

The word Pre-Raphaelite almost always conjures up a certain kind of woman. She has a cascade of copper hair, a face filled with mournful...

Father loved me better than my sisters. That sounds desirable, yes? To be best loved, to be the one desired? The dresses he gave me were...

Art by Jana Heidersdorf When I was a child, I strayed too far from the path and was eaten by a wolf. A woodcutter saved...

Children! To perform this nifty trick, ask your mother for a shelled-out lemon, balled-up handkerchiefs, a vial of perfume, fire, and a pistol. “I...