Lullaby
“And sweet dreams will be for a swallow of clean water, a spot of shade, and a breath of…
life
My Last Tornado
A captivating, oft terrifying, short story ushering the reader into a darkened cellar as the sounds of an “invisible…
The Bog Runs
In search of a cure for restlessness, a wanderer finds himself adventure bound for Australia, lured by a job…
Welcome To The Self
Taking time to press pause on the everyday complications of life, an author reflects on, and finds solace in,…
Third Time’s a Charm
“The greatest gift of privilege is the luxury of ignoring misfortune.” A striking work of creative nonfiction, draped in…
Best of Across The Margin 2020, Nonfiction
As 2020 comes to its close, Across the Margin takes a look back at some of its most treasured…
A Game : Eternally
An impassioned “chess match” between Death and The Maker reveals a surprising truth about the nature, and spirit, of…
Beautiful Day
“Shadows of time between masks and hand sanitizers. Elbow bumps and cloth wipes drenched in alcohol.” Drained of feigned…
My Father, My Father
“He is the one who gave me my name, my voice, my hair, my face. The former is my…
Outbreak 2020
A distressing dance with the present moment, exploring the timeline of realization, fear, and despair that came with the…
The Rules of Big Buck
A real life portrayal of loss, one that highlights the unique places we inhabit to seek respite from pain… by:…
Lists
An ode to the art of list making equipped with an immediate call to action: Write It All Down……