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"…Warren had held his breath, letting it leak out gradually like a tire, praying the scarecrow man wouldn't hear him exhale or his heart thrashing and come back to take him, too. It was only now that his demons had finally abated some, took a break from sucking his marrow dry."  
~ From Homecoming, and Going by Chad V. Broughman ~

Welcome to the New Year's edition of FaithHopeandFiction.com, the free, online literary magazine and a community for readers and writers who enjoy original online fiction, inspiring essays, fine art, and poetry.

Two things are happening these days, separate though intertwined. First, a new year has begun. And second, the days are growing slowly, but steadily, longer. Having closed one year in far more darkness than light, we begin the next with minutes being added to days and subtracted from nights. That's what we're moving toward: more light; less darkness. We're bursting with possibility and need only more light to bring it forth. Shine on, friends! Happy New Year. –Tricia Crisafulli

Shout Outs

I am pleased to share my Christmas story, Twenty-Third Street Carol, published by Ancient Paths Literary Magazine via Facebook.

Best wishes to Joshua Hren on the publication of his first collection of short stories, This Our Exile, from Angelico Press.

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