Leslie Pietrzyk’s story “The End Plays Itself Out” gives us a sharp-voiced narrator who slams us into a rolling line of tiny disasters. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Kadazia Allen-Perry’s art “Unbothered” is bold, splashy, the pieces building to something vibrant. Here they share just one thing about the piece:

Carly Alaimo’s story “Describe Your Most Recent Episode, Ctd” uses a found form brilliantly to give us a window through which we can peer into the complex causes of a woman’s struggle with anger. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Pepper Cunningham’s poem “My Family and Friends Make Small Talk at My Funeral” is sharp, funny, and poignant, using line breaks to punch us with the unexpected. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Jennifer Battisti’s essay “If You Want to Know What You’re Made Of” thrums with pain and power as it pulls us into the path of a relationship. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Stephanie Kaylor’s poem “Blanche DuBois Was Only Beaten Once” gives shape, verve, and power to this character from A Streetcar Named Desire. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

Emily Costa’s flash “Banana Split Deluxe” shows the not-so-sweet side of working in an ice cream shop. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.