Here at Crayon, we believe fiction & poetry are natural pairings to the visual arts.
We’re looking for immersive writing rooted in escapist and timeless themes – concepts such as beauty, nature, memory, and more. We regularly host prompt-based submissions for writers, and you can read more of our fiction here
Near Wild Heaven Fiction
Every child is fascinated by their parents’ lives before they were parents. Mums in particular. Dead mums most of all.
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Up and Down Fiction
Elevators, Toothaches, and a journey through the highs and lows of urban commuting woes.
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There’s really no need Fiction
A surreal encounter leads Jude to rediscover music, memories, and connection in Maude’s time-frozen haven. “There’s Really No Need” by Maggie Nerz Iribarne
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The Majority Fiction
In a post-war town, Stepan’s return from the dead brings unsettling changes. The dead and living coexist in Dmitry Bykov’s “The Majority,” translated by Ellen Vayner. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
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The Picture Fiction
A graffiti critic, contemplates pain and art. Will she shatter conventions? The Picture by Patricia Morris unveils layers of vulnerability, anticipation, and rebellion.
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My Very Own Blue Period Fiction
A marriage unravels, passions clash, and an art gallery transforms. Experience ‘My Very Own Blue Period’ by Marc Hess, a tale of love, art, and self-discovery.
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Children Go to Heaven, Men Go To Hell Fiction
Journey through an equatorial town’s life, where births and departures intertwine under a relentless sun. Discover ‘Children Go to Heaven, Men Go To Hell’ by James Shapiro.
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The Ant-Man Part 3 Fiction
In a world woven with love, deception, and an army of ants, Ban Yu’s “The Ant Man,” skillfully translated by Tony Hao, paints a vivid portrait of life’s unexpected twists and the haunting echoes of our choices. Part 3 of a 3-part series.
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The Ant-Man Part 2 Fiction
In a world woven with love, deception, and an army of ants, Ban Yu’s “The Ant Man,” skillfully translated by Tony Hao, paints a vivid portrait of life’s unexpected twists and the haunting echoes of our choices. Part 2 of a 3-part series.
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The Ant-Man Part 1 Fiction
In a world woven with love, deception, and an army of ants, Ban Yu’s “The Ant Man,” skillfully translated by Tony Hao, paints a vivid portrait of life’s unexpected twists and the haunting echoes of our choices. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
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Love in the Shadows Fiction
“He knows this is Anna’s weakness and she knows he wants this control over her.” A tense, undulating love story in Oxford’s ancient streets.
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The Majority Part 2 Fiction
In a post-war town, Stepan’s return from the dead brings unsettling changes. The dead and living coexist in Dmitry Bykov’s “The Majority,” translated by Ellen Vayner. Part 2 of a 2-part series.
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