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Krin Van Tatenhove
Jan 2414 min read
The Shaman
Those who do not want to lose their blindfolds for fear of the light, deserve the dark. – Quechan proverb Cusco, Peru "Not far now!"...
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Emecheta Christian
Jan 1511 min read
A Cat Sanctuary Story
I never expected enlightenment in a cat sanctuary, but that's exactly where I met Aufgabe. We often say funny things behind his back,...
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Edward J. McCoul
Dec 23, 20246 min read
A Christmas Convergence
Maggie Turner walked briskly down Elm Street, her scarf pulled tight against the biting December wind. She wasn’t sure what had brought...
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E.C. Traganas
Feb 29, 20249 min read
Stone Castings
Herculaneum, 79 AD (Back in the 1980s, over three hundred carbonized skeletal remains were discovered submerged along the coastline of...
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Krin Van Tatenhove
Feb 1, 202411 min read
Leaving New Orleans
“This is my favorite part of the drive,” said Alberto. We were cruising over the 18-mile span of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, en route...
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Richard Lehan
Dec 15, 20239 min read
Lipoma
1. Vin stood in front of the bathroom mirror studying the lump protruding from his left shoulder. Pinching it between his thumb and index...
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Krin Van Tatenhove
Mar 30, 202319 min read
Baby Bridget's Ashes
Adrian Reynosa awaited his final appointment of the day. He was weary of urine tests, paperwork, perfunctory questions with equally...
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Doug Dalglish
Feb 28, 202322 min read
How It All Ends
(Note: occasionally, Story Sanctum will publish the first chapters of upcoming novels. Here is one from writer Doug Dalglish) Justo The...
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Shawn Casselberry
Dec 21, 20228 min read
The Gospel According to Helga
Helga, a hard working waitress, has a lot to teach us about the true meaning of the holidays.
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Krin Van Tatenhove
Nov 16, 202216 min read
The Rounds
Henry opened his eyes to sunrise slanting beneath the overpass. Summer humidity clung to his skin like wet cotton. From the distance,...
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