<p Charles Eggerth 2173 words 423 Potts Rd. Advance, NC 27006 ROBERT Molly Williams came to Victory in Biloxi, Mississippi from the suburbs of Philadelphia, about as green as a colored girl can get. She hadn’t been a … Continue reading ROBERT by Charles Eggerth | Fiction
Imagine you are the architect of existence, a timeless entity lounging in the infinite expanse of your cosmic home. In the attic, a grow tent hums with potential ~ a void we’ll call “Space.” You introduce a fragment of a … Continue reading Time by Seemak M Macull | Fiction
The Sentinel’s excitement swelled so quickly that his very being was draped in a cape of blue light, lined with gold. He wasn’t sure how much longer he could just stand there and watch the nurses prep the IV bags. … Continue reading Your Guard by Patrick Garaca | Fiction
At 3:45, Luscita Huarte, hopped onto the parking lot from the steps at Blessed Sacrament Grade School. She shuddered a bit as she heard the lock click behind her. Yes, it was getting late, but Luscita was giddy because … Continue reading Luscita’s Prayer by Charles Merkel | Fiction
Thorsten’s broadsword came down on the table with a bang. In one swift movement, coins and drinking vessels were swept to the floor. “It’s not the gold I wanted! It’s the woman! And what did they do? They plundered her home and killed her family! Now when she looks at me, hatred glows in her eyes like smouldering embers! I gave orders to have them brought to me—not killed!” He was a giant of a man, bred for war, every muscle and sinew fired with passion to conquer. His red-gold mane gleamed in the firelight, like the pile of gold … Continue reading Taming the Dragon Men by Jacqueline E. Waters | Fiction
“The Bible says the Lord can fit the universe in the span of His hand.” Preacher man rocks forward on his heels and wipes his mouth with a blue handkerchief. The organist, who punctuates every idea with a Taa-daa, does … Continue reading redemption beyond the walls by Mary Eileen Ball | Flash Fiction | PAROUSIA Magazine
Sarif smirks as he swipes through pictures on his phone, most of which are years old on his phone. The pictures he sees are the ones he took at the beach during last year’s Christmas. He smiles at his rumbled … Continue reading Aftermath by Olayioye Paul Bamidele| Fiction | PAROUSIA Magazine
In the ladies’ bathroom of the funeral home, Helen wiped the tears from her eyes for the third time that morning. The funeral for Tyson would be starting soon, and she didn’t want to look too pathetic. She wanted to … Continue reading A Wasted Life By Timothy St John – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
Kirsty was always afraid to look down that large well of visions. Nonetheless, she frequently did it, just to curb any problem that arose or was about to arise… with mental and emotional preparation for the distress they would give … Continue reading Even Angels Have Flaws by Alexandria James – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
We met in our fort off Hasbrook St. and Magee St. as we discussed our next football opponent. We were 8 guy’s and five girl’s and our corner was Magee St and Oakley St in Northeast Philadelphia to discuss our … Continue reading Lawndale Athletes against the Devil’s Gate by Dan McMeans – Fiction – PAROUSIA Magazine
“Daddy, do you see it?” Ellie, my seven year old daughter shouted to me as she strained at the harness of her child seat. She was pointing out the window to the sky. I looked at her questioningly via the … Continue reading The Face of God by Stephen Faulkner – Parousia Magazine
Magdalene could not seem to stop the tears that sprang to her eyes unbidden. She felt the microphone slip from her fingers to the floor with a thud. The church erupted into a hall of wild, untamed noises and grunts. … Continue reading AFTER THE SERVICE by Abasiama Udom | Fiction | Parousia Magazine
Lazarus was Your friend, so close were the both of you that his sisters, Mary and Martha became acquainted with You. It was said that You loved them dearly. Was it not the same Mary who washed Your feet with … Continue reading Whispers in the Tomb by JL Maikaho | Fiction | Parousia Magazine
At half past five he kissed her cheek, ready to go and meet the day?! I’m not a morning person you know; give me a minute was her reply. They mounted the horse, riding double today. Her arms around his waist, head against his back, what better way to start the day! Continue reading At Half Past Five by Richard Paul Davis – A Short Story
PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 12th Issue to be published by September 2020 The theme of this forthcoming Issue is HEAL THE WORLD Psalm 147:3 KJV He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their … Continue reading Call for Submissions | Heal the World Issue 12 | Parousia Magazine
Mama was never the same after losing Grandpa, her twin sister, Charlene, and my brother Braylon. Mama stared into my brown eyes, grabbed ahold of my braids and whispered, “I will keep you safe Ashanti, no matter what. My life … Continue reading LOSS by Carol Lauver | Flash Fiction | PAROUSIA Magazine
