September 15th - Issue 2

Welcome to this issue of The Hoolet’s Nook. Each piece gathered here reflects the spirit of what we hope the journal continues to be—a space for stories and poems that sparkle, resonate, and linger.

I'd like to officially welcome our newest contributing editor, Jessica Borgeaud, who has been helping behind the scenes for some time. Her thoughtful eye and love of literature make her a wonderful addition to the team, and we’re thrilled to have her aboard! Check out our Editorial Page to discover the perspective Jessica brings to THN.

To all our readers and contributors, thank you for being part of our little nook family. Your kindness, support, and love of stories help make this space meaningful.​

Namaste,
G.R. LeBlanc
Managing Editor

Ready to share your words? Next submission round opens October 1st. Our guidelines can be viewed here. 

Table of Contents

The Reunion, by Anne Marie Lyall

A Trip Down Memory Aisle, by Lori Cramer

Tomorrow, by Colleen M. Farrelly

Widow Talk, by Adele Gallogly

A Liminal Intruder, by Ariel M. Goldenthal

A Day in December, by Sarp Sozdinler

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That Haunting Wail, by Shanti Chandrasekhar

A Toast to the Gentle Night, by Lois Anne DeLong

My Father's Brother, by Colleen Addison

Life's New Orbit, by Steven Lemprière

Relaxed, by Tejaswinee Roychowdhury

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I wish I had known..., by Philippa Ramsden

Star maps, by Jennifer Griffin Gaul

Nat Sounds, by Israel Allen

Quiet Interlude, haiku by Katja Fox

In Every Pocket, by Patricia Russo

Encouragement, by Andrea Tillmanns

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