Tamarind
Two people dominated our lives, and I hadn’t met either of them: my father, who deserted my mother barely a…
Issue 2
This issue contains five stories shortlisted for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
The Flute Player
Finally, the pain in my back eased. I dropped my pack, sank to the ground and leaned against a tree.…
Redeye Cat
Mum made us wash our feet in pee. She called us from our room — just the siblings. We descended,…
The Pale Blue Dot
When Emma looks down over the city, she can see the flashing red lights of fire engines moving through the…
The sun isn’t dead yet
Translated from French to English by Edwige Renée Dro