Family: A Fairy Tale

1. Puberty The boy did not know when he ate the seeds that out from his belly button would grow a vine. He decided to show his mother who was busy with his winged sister. She was always busy with her, a handful of a girl, who took to flight only a few days ago. Now...

Pins & Needles No. 53: Christopher Citro

No. 53: Christopher Citro   Q. It was great seeing those tentacles and carapaces in “We’re Actually Fabulous.” What draws you to writing about bizarre anatomies? Thanks! Raised on the lyrics of Robyn Hitchcock, such nouns arrive unbidden. Plus, writing in my...

The Story of the Moon

Once, night, unchallenged, extended its dark grace across the sky. To the credit of the town, the stars at night had been enough, though sometimes the townspeople went about bumping their heads in sleep. Eventually, three brothers, traveling through a foreign town,...