September 15 - 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 1. Our guidelines can be viewed here. 

Table of Contents

STORIES UP TO 100 WORDS

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

STORIES 101 - 300 WORDS

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

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, Patricia Russo
​ENCOURAGEMENT, by Andrea Tillmanns

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