Brian Stumbaugh, Author at The Blackbird Review

Katarina Hrazdina Art & Photography

May 17, 2022 Katarina Hrazdina 0

Paint on My Fingers

May 16, 2022 Rachel Pahl 0

in a box in my childhood room are drawingsi made when i was too young to understandthat the world isn’t always made of shades ofapricot […]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

May 9, 2022 The Editors 0

We at the Blackbird Review know that we are a bit delayed in announcing the results of the 2022 Voorheesville Short Story Contest, but for […]

Breathe

May 9, 2022 Julia Young 0

She comes when I want her to go,Like a guest staying till one am on a school night,When my bed calls my name,But instead I […]

Before Us

May 5, 2022 Charlie Beauregard 0

“Oscar! Oscar, open up! I know we didn’t leave things on the best terms, but I’m really worried.” Jason pounded on his ex-fiance’s door with […]

Fall/Winter 2021 Issue On Sale Now!

March 24, 2022 Brian Stumbaugh 0

The Fall/Winter 2021 issue of the Blackbird Review is now on sale! Printed in full color, the issue includes fiction by Merrin Brick and Erin […]

The 8th Annual Voorheesville Short Story Contest

February 18, 2022 The Editors 0

The Blackbird Review is excited to announce the 8th Annual Voorheesville Short Story Contest! Started in 2015, the contest seeks out the best short fiction […]

The Meeting

February 16, 2022 Erin Owens 0

The cave-like office was lit up by the rhythmic flashing of the red alarm light. The vast room was dully lit, though there were no […]

Ponderance

February 11, 2022 Logan Serviss 0

Ever flowing doubtIn all I feelI know I know no thingsOr at least, that’s how I feel No fact No truth No base To me […]

I Was Afraid

February 11, 2022 Katarina Hrazdina 0

To hold a friendAs if it’s the last time.Sobbing into their armsCradling their headHeaving of shouldersFearing the lost timeAnd the uncertainty ahead.