First Reunion by Daniel Shirley
The spark jumped the gap between our fingertips in the moment before they touched for the very first time. It was so quick, I didn’t know if it was real or if…
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Writing by Daniel Shirley published in Dual Coast Magazine. 4 pieces from the archive, free to read.
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Entropy by Daniel Shirley
He stares into the mirror envisioning crystal skin smooth, unblemished flawless. His gaze is hard, eyes narrowed, as he presses fingers into the flesh of his cheeks, pulling the fabric under his…
Surrender: A Poem about Violence by Daniel Shirley
“You’re quiet,” she says, leaving her question implicit. unasked. assumed. Yes, I am quiet. Because to speak is to surrender. To take my most intimate thoughts, those quietly polished gems and the…
We Were Forced Into It Against Our Will by Daniel Shirley
We buried him in the driveway, which, in hindsight, may not have been the brightest idea. But there was no other. We didn’t realize how long it would take to work through…