September 15, 2026 - Issue 5

Welcome to Issue 5 of The Hoolet's Nook!

If you've just discovered THN, we're so glad you found us. And to those who have been with us along the way, thank you.

As we approach our second anniversary, we're reminded that none of this would be possible without your generosity, trust, and support. It means more than words can say.

Looking ahead, our commitment is simple: to keep sharing subtle, resonant microfiction and poetry. We hope you enjoy this latest issue. Happy reading!

Namaste,
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G.R. LeBlanc
Founder & Managing Editor

If you’d like to be part of an upcoming issue, our current reading round is open until October 15. Guidelines are available here. 

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Table of contents

​STORIES UP TO 110 WORDS

SOLIPSISM, by Chris Cochran
SLEEPOVER, by Lori Cramer
CRUISE SHIP BAR, by Michael C. Roberts
WHENEVER I FELT TUMMY-SICK ABOUT MONDAY MENTAL MATHS, by Chris Cottom
STILL LIFE OF WHITE TULIPS WITH HEARTBREAK CARD, by Karen Walker
TO MY RIVER-DAUGHTER, WITH ALL MY LOVE, MOTHER EARTH, by Clodagh O Connor

STORIES 111 - 300 WORDS

BUTTERFLY SCAR, by Elliott Fielding
DEAD MAN'S FLOAT, by Beth Sherman
SON, by Hallie Oakwood
THE SITCOM, by Kelleigh Cram
TENACITY OF WEEDS, by Kathryn Kulpa

A CANZONA FOR TIGERS, by Bonnie Demerjian
ALWAYS THREE DOTS, by Sarah Senft
THE POND IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, by John Grey
I WANT TO BE A DANCER, by Alyson Hagedorn
BECAUSE OF THE RED HOODIE, Leonard St-Aubin
EVERYONE WRITES ABOUT THE CICADAS, by Zoë Davis
CHILD'S EYES, by Eli Noel
UNFASTENING, by Leah Mueller
ONE BREATH POETRY #3, haiku & micro poetry by various poets

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