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Pastéis de nata
Food is how my father told me he loved me. It is now how I tell others I love them.
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Olympiad
A sound like the blowing of a violent wind. The LORD is his name.
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Arts & Culture, Essays, EssaySaturday
The Whyte House Fish
The clown triggerfish in the Whyte House bridal suite would remain gloriously alive for decades after its death as long as people watched the movie ... -
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
Love by the Tracks
Love is the vestige in which the sweetness of all things lost remains.
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Art, Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
My Mother Puzzles
I sit on the edge of her bed now and she grabs my hand and tells me what songs she wants at her funeral.
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Arts & Culture, Essays, EssaySaturday
Letter to Hannie Schaft
Diving into the layers of history, courage, and personal reflection, our latest essay ‘Letter to Hannie Schaft’ explores the profound impact of an overlooked hero.
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Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday
The Society of Oblivion
Go less than a hundred miles due west and travel sixty years into the future and you’ll see another ugly sight, a major riot blossoming ... -
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
An American Consumer Remembers
Explore the poignant reflections of Harvey J. Lieberman in “An American Consumer Remembers,” where everyday objects become repositories of memory and emotion.
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Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, FridayFlash
Our Best Small Fictions Nominations 2024
It is a pleasure to announce Litro’s nominations for the annual Best Small Fictions anthology. Congratulations to this year’s nominees.
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Arts & Culture, Essays, Poetry
An Augmented Reality Supermarket in California
Arlene converses with Ginsberg’s ghost, exploring the Metaverse’s technological dreamscape. Will it be a utopia or pixelated dystopia?
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Transforming the taboo into art: Marianne Tricot’s collages reveal the beauty of sexuality.
Unveiling the sensual through art – Marianne Tricot’s journey from scientific illustration to erotic collages.
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Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays
Chinese Food on Christmas
I was often so full after Christmas dinner I couldn’t squeeze out a smile for our hosts as I hugged the white container boxes with ... -
SHARE YOUR INPUT: HELP SHAPE LITRO’S FUTURE SERVICES
We’re on a mission to tailor our platforms to better suit the unique needs of the creative community. Share your voice in this brief survey, ... -
Arts & Culture, Fiction, Travel&Lifestyle
El Ángel
Journey with Ramona to Mexico City—a tale of self-discovery and destiny set against the vibrant backdrop of the bustling city.
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Arts & Culture, Books, Essays, Literature
Re-Reading at Christmas
“What, upon re-reading, do we find we missed before?” Thomas Stewart delves into fantasy novels, Gerald Brom, and the festive practice of re-reading your favorite ... -
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
The Thing You Will Learn to Call God
God as an artist, life as an artwork. A thought-provoking exploration of existence that questions the divine and embraces the cosmic absurdity.
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Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Angel Prodigy
Forced to dance, afraid to dream, imprisoned by her sister’s love, Sasha’s life reaches an unthinkable conclusion as she hangs up her ballet shoes for ... -
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Terrible Century
In the haze of darkness and grunge, explore a transformative night with heroin, Fight Club, and an abandoned house.
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Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Imagine No Possessions
Laugh along to this satirical account of John Lennon visiting a commune, where values and customs are lost in the madness of celebrities.
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All the King’s Horses
Diane weaves an emotional journey through the grief of a widow in this poignant flash non-fiction. Loss, dreams, and solace beautifully woven.