The Leading Edge, Issue 78

Flash Fiction Title: Will of a Wisp
Excerpt
I stretch, exploring the feel of skin sliding over muscle. My shoulders roll—smooth, strong, and responsive. The child’s memories are less fluid. She’s a fighter and slows the flow between our consciousnesses to a trepid trickle. No matter. I’ve time to learn in this empty room. Glass grinding underfoot, I turn to the mirror.

She’s young, but older than I’d hoped for. Taking her would probably have been impossible in just a scattering of days. Leaning forward, I stare into dark eyes, willing her knowledge out.

A knock raps on the door.

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What a fun 'out of body' experience! Will of a Wisp had me questioning my own consciousness. Although it was just a dip into what could be a deep and dark narrative, I found it to be a fun read, creating discomfort and curiosity in all the right ways!

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Very "captivating" and so descriptive.

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Publication Information
CoverArtist: Manon Hale
Illustrators: Coleen Stiles, Jessica Perri, and Manon Hale
Editors: Tina Hawley
Contributors: Jenna Eatough, Aaron Hoskins, K. Sauder, Natasha Watts, Karlie Hall, Gwendolyn E. Grayson, Scott Batson, A. Zaykova, Zach Westoff, Abigail Rode, Emily Cook, Abby Broadbent, Emily Pearson, and Avery Andros
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The Leading Edge

Release Date: April, 28 2021
Pages: 117
ISBN13: 979-8745525858