Negative reservations/Riserve negative by Michael Alenyikov

Negative Reservations By Michael Alenyikov . “What to say? What to say?” Catherine asked. “Should I write that down?” Emily replied. “No, of course not, you ninny. I’m thinking,” Catherine replied. “Oh.” They were alone in the restaurant but for two sharply dressed businessmen at a window table and a young couple sitting near the kitchen. Emily had noted earlier their entwined…Read more Negative reservations/Riserve negative by Michael Alenyikov

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E’ l’anniversario di una settimana straziante. Un anno fa, di questi giorni, sono stato sul punto di compiere quel gesto che inconsciamente mi si riproduce nell’immaginazione quando penso al mio peccato – il gesto della mia mano che si alza armata contro di me. Mi rivedo disteso sul letto col viso rivolto al muro…ogni…Read more The most beautiful opening paragraphs

Snapshots: Lavender/Lavanda by Matilda Colarossi

Lavender By Matilda Colarossi She shuffles out of the glass doors into the night. A cold draft rides up the back of her hospital gown. She lifts her eyes to the street lamp. Silver streaks of rain make perfect geometrical lines in the halo of light. She moves towards them. Her naked feet embrace…Read more Snapshots: Lavender/Lavanda by Matilda Colarossi

Snapshots: Below the belt/Sotto la cintura by Matilda Colarossi

BELOW THE BELT By Matilda Colarossi -I'd like to make a withdrawal, please. The teller looked at the bank-slip I had filled out and then at me. The minute I saw the look on her face, I felt my knees go weak. * -Hey, Ryan. C’mon. Wake up. I watched my son pull a cushion…Read more Snapshots: Below the belt/Sotto la cintura by Matilda Colarossi