Editor's Note
Our 10th issue brings together four short stories that approach their subjects from strikingly different angles; quiet, volatile, tender, and atmospheric.
In “A Stroke of Serendipity,” what begins as a strange premise gradually becomes a meaningful metaphor for isolation and longing. In “Kyrie Eleison,” the narrator reflects on the emotional landscape of an intimate relationship, exploring its intersections with faith and the idea of what we call God. “Adanna” finds its strength in the emotional connections it creates, unfolding with care and restraint. Finally, “Elmer’s Glue” is a tightly-paced narrative that crackles with tension from start to finish.
Together, these four stories remind us of the range and resilience of short fiction, and of the many ways African writers continue to hold entire worlds within just a few pages.
Thank you for reading!
The Editors
Ruth, Michael, Christine, and John
In “A Stroke of Serendipity,” what begins as a strange premise gradually becomes a meaningful metaphor for isolation and longing. In “Kyrie Eleison,” the narrator reflects on the emotional landscape of an intimate relationship, exploring its intersections with faith and the idea of what we call God. “Adanna” finds its strength in the emotional connections it creates, unfolding with care and restraint. Finally, “Elmer’s Glue” is a tightly-paced narrative that crackles with tension from start to finish.
Together, these four stories remind us of the range and resilience of short fiction, and of the many ways African writers continue to hold entire worlds within just a few pages.
Thank you for reading!
The Editors
Ruth, Michael, Christine, and John