By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) Word Count: 652 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: An original fairy tale in the mold of Andersen and Le Prince de Beaumont. Once upon a time, in a faraway land, lived a sickly king and his three children. Sensing that his days were coming to an end, Read more

BY SARAH LEVESQUE “Here, she was sorted into Slytherin.” Snape pointed to the picture, where Lily was clearly wearing green. Read more

By The Traveling Troubadour Word Count: 705 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A reflection on the eyes of Christ for Divine Mercy Sunday. Authors Note: This image of the crowned head of Our Lord hangs in the entrance of the Stone Church of the Madonna on the Hill in Fort Lee, NJ built Read more

By Ashley Osmera Word Count: 1,263 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A fallen-away Catholic meets a priest who explains to him the treasure of the sacrament of Confession Steven cautiously opened the door of the church. It was obvious he hadn’t been there for some time, because he scanned the area for a Read more

BY RAE-RAE FRANCHI The day I saw the Admiral for the first and final time, my mouth fell wide open, and my eyes blinked with surprise! Read more

BY VIOLET JAMES “Many wise words have been written about love,” he observed. “Understand that love is a choice you make every day, even when it is hard.” Read more

“Let my life be spent out Like the smallest of birds, Winging its way from forest freedom To the flame-speckled hut To the wild air again.” Read more

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Ben Gazzara stars as Don Bosco, urged on by his prophetic dreams and passion for the poor to open an oratory in the city of Turin. Read more

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “Je suis profundement desole…” he whispered into the dark. “And I did not even say goodbye…” Read more

BY KATIE GEERLING Flowers tipping their colorful hats to us as we pass, and the singing birds on the green tree boughs. Read more

BY ANNA MARIA MARTZ The willows are calling, the ice-river mellows. Sparrows let forth a cry of triumph over Winter, of hope soon unfettered. Read more

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Sing of Mother Earth who we must tend as grateful sons and daughters, born to soil and water. Read more

Untamed, unbowed, That spirit-wolf was free. Read more

BY LAWRENCE “MACK” HALL This holy Russia, whose martyrs and saints enlighten the nations through their witness of faith. Read more

By M.C. Pehrson Word Count: 4288 Rating: PG for a small amount of thematic content. Summary: Spock and his daughter T’Beth have some healing to do over Christmas. Author’s Note: This story is one of many that precede “Testament” in my Star Trek: Beyond series. It has been edited for use at this site. “Gifts” Read more

BY VIOLET JAMES “I tried to warn you. I was stuck with him basically on my own for weeks before you turned up, Arya.” Read more

By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) Word Count: 31845 Rating: PG for scary situations Summary: Nico Di Angelo, son of Hades, is used to being alone, until one day a girl with auburn hair waltzes into his life… Nico rushed the Angel and slashed at it, but the sword hit only stone. He then tried Read more

BY MARY JESSICA WOODS Hear the faint heralds, O soldiers, salling distant above the far battleground. Long have you fought in night’s deepest hour. Read more

Our Summer issue will be based on King Arthur and Robin Hood! We’re looking for facts and fanfiction, original fiction and poetry, movie and book reviews, artwork and more, all on whichever versions you’d like! Please fill out our sign-up form at goo.gl/forms/XSWl5Mf6Zy5itNnz2 ALL  SUBMISSIONS  ARE  DUE  BY  JUNE  4TH,  2018 Please email final submissions to Read more

Spring Issue: C.S. Lewis Stories and more from England to Narnia to Mars and back again! Read more