At a party, one doctor’s magic trick captivates a sceptical girl, and sparks a connection that transcends medicine, revealing secrets beyond illusions. Continue Reading Hey, Presto!
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Anita has known for a while that Lucy was unlike other children. But with a magical rabbit, an innate talent for the piano, she realises it is even more than ...
Join the enigmatic magician, Muqtada, as he prepares for his final trick, pushing the boundaries of magic into uncharted realms. Continue Reading The Pinnacle
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In this story of magical realism, Hill struggles to dismantle a wall full of history and darkness until she finds it is herself that has become undone. Continue ...
The son of a witch and a heartbreaking journey, Lisa Farrell brings us magic, mystery, and self-discovery in a harsh and unforgiving world. Continue Reading The Snowstorm
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Dive into the enchanting world of ‘Maquettes,’ a tale of love, miniaturists, and the magic that unfolds on a small stage. Continue Reading Maquettes
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Unveil the emotional journey of a mother in “The Spiral and the Sticks.” Delve into the intricacies of budgeting, family bonds, and the magic that turns an affordable off-season holiday ...
Patric felt in his pocket for the small wooden box of Guatemalan worry dolls he had bought as a souvenir on his trip to the old country. Fitting two of ...
Recently, we asked our readers to send in a short review of their favourite book of 2012. We’re pleased to announce that our favourite review was by Leah Griesmann, of Krys ...
If I found myself in a Fahrenheit 451 world, I would be the fool running around grabbing as many books as I could until my arms were full and I ...
Cover art is Hematite (2012) by Sylvia Hommert. Pigment, beeswax, holographic paper, glitter and resin on birch panel, 76.2 x 76.2 cm (30 x 30″). Image courtesy of www.screamlondon.com. December 2012 Letter from the Editor ...
According to Arthur C. Clarke, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. And by that token, these days we’re surrounded by the mystical – from particle accelerators underground to ...
It takes a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darkness and I stand just inside, breathing the stale, dusty air. When I can see, I take the ...
The first time Caitlin laid eyes on me, I was swallowing razor blades. She told me afterwards my performance had been so convincing, she’d taken out her mobile phone, pressed ...
I’m not a big flashlight person, and even less of a drinking by myself in the woods person — so I wasn’t exactly using the flashlight in the most effective ...
Ffion raises her head from the pavement, merely as a matter of experiment. The brain is a smart device, Ffion knows that, smart in that whether she lies with her ...
There is a wolf-face in the trees. I can see it when I look up and the branches tangle and sway together in the shape of narrowed eyes, bared teeth. ...
What’s your favourite book this year? Tell us about it in under 250 words. We’ll compile a handful of our selections in a Litro Online feature, and our ...
