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LF KHOURI: Inheritance

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My grandfather folded prayers into matchbooks. Lit cigarettes with them. Swore they tasted sweeter.

When he died, we found them tucked in jars: Surahs beside postage stamps, verses pressed into lottery tickets.

He left no will.
Only this:
“Keep burning what they want you to forget.”

L.F. Khouri is a writer who has studied in the U.S. and abroad. His work explores war, memory, and the inheritance of silence. His flash and short fiction have appeared or are forthcoming in literary journals such as SmokeLong Quarterly, miniMAG, and Literally Stories.

JAMISON BROWN: Remnants of Regret

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Sarah’s quivering hand turned the old, rusty key in the lock. The hidden door creaked open, revealing a room filled with memories of her late father.

She traced her fingers over the exit wounds in the wall where his old dartboard once hung, reminders of unfulfilled dreams and missed opportunities.

Jamison Brown has had a rewarding career in technology, a journey that has allowed him to travel extensively. Jamison now takes pleasure in the simple joys of being a homebody. This transition is, in no small part, thanks to his three delightful grandchildren, who keep him constantly on his toes. An avid lover of writing and music, Jamison maintains a passionate connection to his tech roots, ensuring that the digital realm continues to hold a special place on his priority list.