Lenore
Gritty, full of lamentation, work that unapologetically explores the ugliest parts of grief and connection.
and ‘Untitled’ by James Hutton
(cover artist)
‘Self-Portrait of a Sinking Orphan’ and ‘Balance’
by Sristhti Saharia and Lynn Bianchi
‘Duty Free Shop’ and ‘A Midsummer Dream’
by Kamil Plich and Barbara Lazzarini
My apartment complex, surrounded on three sides by deep, dark woods, seems like a lighthouse when I spot it in the distance. My breath rises like mist before my face as I wait for my bus. And the bus is always late.
Maham Khan, Eight Axioms of Homesickness
and ‘Untitled’ by Kivilcim Gurisik
Annabel Lee
Hopeful, lasting love, and an exploration of the transformative power of grief and connection.
‘Encompassed by Light’ by Lynn Bianchi
I’ve spent too many years fighting an idea that existed only in my mind. So whatever I did, by definition, would never be “good enough” for that voice in my head. Whose voice that is or was no longer matters because it’s mine now.
Maryam Piracha, The Imposter as Perennial Obstacle
Scheherazade–Playful, clever, and chaotically just in the face of atrocities, always holding a mirror to society
“I dare you to take your eyes off this stunning vixen as she’s SAWED IN HALF. Well, the outfit’s a two-piece so she’s already halfway there. She looks like she knows what he expects of her to do as she slowly climbs over the table.
Zahra Hamdulay, Untitled
‘Abduction’, by Sensetus
A Message from the Editors
We are immensely grateful to our contributors for trusting the magazine with their work. We hope you, dear Reader, enjoyed the issue and continue following the work of these special people as they move forward in their creative journeys.
– Maham Khan, Zahra Hamdulay, Maryam Piracha, and Orooj-e-Zafar / The TMS Editorial Team