Mental Illness | The New Engagement

Mental Illness

Mental Illness

By Richard Wilde Lopez

Hidden fantasies, flourish and flounder.

By Jeff Bond

Savagery sometimes comes in cute shapes and tiny sizes.

By Tristan Marajh

Apathy paralyzes. Disconnection troubles. But there is still a hopeful heartbeat resounding in the abyss.

By Amanda Krupman

Critters. Commitments. Whatever the pest, it gets under the skin.

The Operation story art
By Dennis Leroy Kangalee

Cold, clinical discomfort; a soul screams as it is split in two.

The Elephant Closest To The Moon story art
By Shannon O'Connor

In embrace of soothing delusions, with arms wrapped warmly around all restorative illusions.

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Contests & Prizes

Flash Fiction Contest
On May 1st, we announced the winners of our Flash Fiction Contest: Thomas Garcia (1st), Rick Krizman (2nd), and Rios de la Luz (3rd). Read more.

The James Baldwin Literature Prize
It is with great pleasure that we announce the winner of The James Baldwin Literature Prize of $1,000 to Hafsa Musa. Read more.

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