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a black form surrounds a pink dressed person

Like a quarter thrown into a fountain for good luck, the full moon shone bright against the fog-and-cloud marbled October sky.

a broken plate on a checkered floor

remember when you were too small to trick or treat
handing out candy corn by the door in defeat
you were pretty brave, mostly alright
except when a zombie jumped into the light
they found it funny to make a kid cry
turning happy halloweens into a lie

five black cats as different backgrounds

I am not interested in being scared this Halloween. And yet, it appears that I am unable to escape the witching hour. As I turn the corner, I am greeted by a familiar haunting.

 

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A letter detailing the beautiful work this issue for Halloween!

a view of a lecture hall at UVA

You’ve never seen me sleeping in New Cabellmind your business.

a reptile with green background

Cold white fingers close 

Over mottled orange skin

A cry of victory escapes

And rings out over ash and oak

the shape of texas outlines in white against red and purple background

“So where are you from?”

That’s a loaded question.

a brain surrounded by echoing brain silhouettes

I am what you call ‘a mind.’

a yellow dining room table surrounded by red

I just bought a dining table for my apartment. It is two months into the school year and almost half a year since my lease started. Why the delay?

a view of a small downtoawn with buildings side by side

i’ve always found small towns an interesting concept. to have everyone know you throughout your life, see your best moments, and hardest tragedies.

a blue package with red tape

You traded our Mother's nest for the rich spit
that watered your seeds, only to sprout Sam's lies:
We need YOU to believe in meritocracy