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M Palmer - Fiction After I parked the trailer at the end of the lot amongst the other rigs, Abby hopped down from the cab and lit up, lingering off into the haze.

The writer MPalmer closes out our 8th Anniversary Winter 2026 Issue with a gritty, touching tale many can relate to about quitting the things you love. Check it out thievingmagpie.org/m-palmer-fic... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

Shannon Murdoch - Fiction Bircher didn’t do afterwork drinks as he didn’t do trivia nights or Secret Santa or any of the things that coworkers deemed essential to surviving their work life.

The writer Shannon Murdoch @shannonmurdoch.bsky.social, originally a playwright, has dabbled into the art of short fiction. Her new story is full of character, heart and wonder. Check it out thievingmagpie.org/shannon-murd.... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #photography

Juliet Bailey - Fiction There was Ole, too set on his task to notice the pairs of eyes upon him. In front of him, wrapped in parchment, was a frozen log of meat—a five-by-two-foot cylinder. Joshua looked enraptured as Ole u

The artist & writer, Juliet Bailey makes her fiction debut as our newest member of the #parliamentofmagpies. “Happy” is a haunting American Gothic tale and is accompanied by her artwork. Check it out thievingmagpie.org/juliet-baile... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #art #poetry #essays

Karl Nastrom - Fiction You’ll open your eyes when a hand shakes your shoulder. It won’t be your mom. It won’t be your dad. Their hands are bigger. It’s not Laura, either. She’s never touched you so gently.

The writer Karl Nastrom has written a story about a boy’s life circa 1971… an era quite different than how things are today. Jump in and find out thievingmagpie.org/karl-nastrom... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

P.X. Vayalumkal - Fiction Now, most times in the ER, that’s how the story ends for us. The patient leaves and we never find out what happens next, but this story is different.

"The Nameless" by the Canadian writer P.X. Vayalumkal is about the heroic and often-times unheralded work of E.R. nurses, firefighters and first responders. Don’t miss it.
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The poet and journalist Penny Wei has written three delicate, haunting pieces for our Winter Issue. Check them via www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #art #photography

The writer Nancy Smith Harris returns to the #parliamentofmagpies with a funny, thoughtful story about lawsuits & rumors, the games of football and Telephone & the many faces of God watching over us. Enjoy! www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art

Steven Kellman @sgkellman.bsky.social is a professor of comparative literature and has written a fascinating piece on art: plagiarism theft & homage... where does AI fit in? www.thievingmagpie.org  #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #art #essays #poetry #photography #AI

The poet & scientist Jonathan Chernoff has delivered 3 fine and charming poems for our Winter Issue. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays #art #photography

In his story "A Portal to Heaven" the writer Zakarya Hassen brings heart-racing tension to life. The essence of fiction. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art

Canadian writer Titus Green’s new story is about three characters hustling to survive the brutalities of life in an unforgiving modern world that is as small as it big.  www.thievingmagpie.org.  #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

Mauritian poet Amit Parmessur has written 3 timeless, earthy poems for our Winter Issue. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays

The essayist Elizabeth Bird has courageously broached the subject we're all too embarrassed to discuss: "Time to talk colon." IYKYK www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #essays #poopdreams

We introduce Philip Katsampes to the #parliamentofmagpies with his first published piece, a touching story about perseverance, love & humanity. www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #photography

The poems of Elizabeth O'Dell are so visceral and delicious, we broke our own rule of 3's and added a 4th! Check www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #art #essays #photography

The writer Harvey Huddleston returns to the #parliamentofmagpies with a bittersweet story of true friendship. Check it out www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

The multi-talented artist Tamizh Ponni VP contributes several new original pieces to our 8rh Anniversary Winter Issue and they are stunning. Check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art

The essayist Anthony Mohr returns to the #parliamentofmagpies with a fantastic piece on Southern California culture, from the artistic to the entrepreneurial. It's a great read. Check it www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #essays #poetry #art #photography

The writer Alaina Hammond has written a story about office romance that is raw honest and heartbreaking. Www.thievingmagpie.org. www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays art

The Ghanaian writer & poet McLord Selasi @selasimclord.bsky.social has written 3 new poems for our Winter Issue. Deep, layered and heartfelt. Www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #poetry #fiction #essays

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In her cozy and comic story "Pansophy" the writer Norma Hart brings the concept of communal education to a quaint village that has its own wisdoms. www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #essays

We are 8 years old! Our 8th Anniversary Winter Issue 32 has arrived and it is jampacked with gems and nuggets. Enjoy by clicking www.thievingmagpie.org! #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #nestofmayhem #fiction #poetry @sgkellman.bsky.social @shannonmurdoch.bsky.social

Happy heavenly birthday to the batman of baseball! Your relentless pursuit of the timely hit will always keep us inspired. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #billbuckner #batman

We close out our Fall 2025 Issue 31 with a true-to-life story by the writer Chris Connel full of truth and heart. Brace yourselves www.thievingmagpie.org, #winteriscoming #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

The writer Cheryl Klein @cherylekleinla.bsky.social has written a gem of a story about working and surviving in today's economy and social structure. It ain't easy. Great story. Checi www.thievingmagpie.org #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography

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It's perfectly OK to donate to mischief when it is of a literary nature! Visit www.thievingmagpie.org/donations/ or text "TTMAGPIE" to 44-321. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #nestofmayhem #donationswelcome #GivingTuesday

The writer Yurii Tokar was born in USSR and lives in Ukraine. His tale of a day in the life of a pensioner in eastern Europe is perfectly old-school. Check it www.thievingmagpie.org. #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography #flashfiction #ukrainianwriters

New Hampshire artist Tammy Higgins @patriotsofrock666.bsky.social has created cool new photos for our Fall 2025 Issue. You can check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. Come for #photography stay for #MagpieMerch & #AmericanPlayground #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #art #essays

Canadian writer Salvatore Difalco has written 3 odd funky pieces of #flashfiction in our Fall 2025 Issue. Check them out www.thievingmagpie.org. While you're there, check out #MagpieMerch #AmericanPlayground and more... #thievingmagpie #literarymischief #fiction #poetry #essays #art #photography