A meditation on love, mortality, and existential fear. Through the lens of a husband’s vivid, imagined losses, How I Love You explores the fragility of life and the bonds that ...
A young boy’s curious mind uncovers the humour and heartbreak in his neighbours’ relationship.
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Submissions are now open for Litro’s theme: Blurred Borders.
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A surreal, fragmented meditation on humanity’s intersection with technology, memory, and chaos.
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Set against the backdrop of family dysfunction and cultural displacement, the protagonist’s journey through trauma, identity, and survival is raw, poignant, and deeply human.
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Through a journey filled with historical reflections and contemporary challenges, the story explores connections to family, place, and self.
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A darkly humorous account of a traveler navigating family dynamics and political tensions during a trip to Israel.
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Shanghaied, takes readers on a surreal and introspective journey through a layover in Shanghai that unravels into paranoia, mishap, and poignant self-discovery.
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In this reflective and poetic piece, life’s choices, regrets, and missed opportunities unravel like a winding road stretching into the unknown.
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A haunting letter from a young protester killed by a sniper during Iraq’s 2019 protests. Dear Sniper explores themes of loss, injustice, and the enduring human cost of violence, offering ...
He’d said I was part-seagull, and he was too.
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A dark comedic and philosophical exploration of domestic life, aging, and the absurdity of human existence.
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A haunting tale set in a foreign land, blending surreal imagery with a visceral sense of dislocation and alienation.
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“Welcome to Istanbul: Do Not Betray The Noise” by Javi Reddy takes readers on an immersive journey through the sensory overload of Istanbul, exploring its markets, streets, and the profound ...
“Just when you think you’re done with a story, it pulls you right back in.”
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Your cousin asks you to ‘say something’ at the christening of her daughter and it genuinely is an honour to be asked and really-all-confusing because in your mind your cousin ...
Alberto drove home the roundabout way. He took 41 to the Four Corners and took a left where the highway turns south and crosses the river as it empties into ...
“We were home from college and back with our parents. We didn’t want to barricade the door or worry who might be behind on the other side. All we wanted ...
It usually took an hour to get to her office so that was annoying in itself. I’ve reached the point where a 20-minute drive makes me start looking for a ...
“But I am not hungry; I just ate.”
“So sorry, but that’s the policy. You want to use our restroom, no problem. But you must be a customer first and ...
