Fiction Archives - Page 2 of 3

Fiction, Tidbits and What-Have-Yous by Brian Polk | Art By Jason White & Tyler Gross

Fiction, Tidbits and What-Have-Yous By Brian Polk Art By Jason White & Tyler Gross Published Issue 098, February 2022 ALL MY FRIENDS WHO ARE NEW PARENTS NEED THREE MONTHS’ NOTICE BEFORE MAKING ANY PLANS And even then, it’s super touch and go. For example, if I wanted to make plans for them to attend my birthday in […]

Fiction, Tidbits and What-Have-Yous by Brian Polk | Art By Jason White & Tyler Gross Read More »

JasonWhite_B_097_Are You Dead To The World Or Just Plain Dead_BrianPolk

Are You Dead To The World Or Just Plain Dead? by Brian Polk | Art By Jason White

Are You Dead To The World Or Just Plain Dead? By Brian Polk Art By Jason White Published Issue 097, January 2022 Do you feel like there are times in your life when no one notices your existence? You say words, have feelings, complete projects on time and under budget at work, and no one

Are You Dead To The World Or Just Plain Dead? by Brian Polk | Art By Jason White Read More »

MarkMothersbaugh_Untitled,February6,2004_096_BirdyMagazine_My Existential Doctor Herb, Part 17 By Brian Polk

My Existential Doctor Herb, Part 17 by Brian Polk w/ Art by Mark Mothersbaugh & S. Putnik

My Existential Doctor Herb, Part 17 By Brian Polk Published Issue 096, December 2021 “Can I ask you a blunt question?” I ask my existential doctor, Herb, who nods. “You know what you’re talking about, right? You’re not totally full of shit?” Herb thinks about it for a minute. “I’m pretty sure I’m not full

My Existential Doctor Herb, Part 17 by Brian Polk w/ Art by Mark Mothersbaugh & S. Putnik Read More »

DownToBrassTaxes_ByBrianPolk_Untitled, July 10, 2010. Ink on vintage envelope, 3 3⁄4" ×6 3⁄4"

Down To Brass Tacks By Brian Polk | Art by Mark Mothersbaugh & S. Putnik

Down To Brass Tacks By Brian Polk Art contributions by Mark Mothersbaugh & S. Putnik Published Issue 095, November 2021 We Should Take A Cue From The English And Call Our City Denver-Upon-Platte Kingston-upon-Hull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne — the English sure know how to name their cities. It just sounds so dignified to be “upon” something.

Down To Brass Tacks By Brian Polk | Art by Mark Mothersbaugh & S. Putnik Read More »

Short Fiction For People Who Don’t Ordinarily Read Fiction: Brian Polk w/ Art by S. Putnik

Short Fiction For The Busy, The Easily Distracted, And The People Who Don’t Ordinarily Read Fiction By Brian Polk Art by S. Putnik Published Issue 094, October 2021 I Drank 10 Drinks At The Sober Bar And Was Way Too Hydrated To Fuck “These sober drinks can sure pack a punch,” I told my potential

Short Fiction For People Who Don’t Ordinarily Read Fiction: Brian Polk w/ Art by S. Putnik Read More »

Million Dollar Ideas: Brian Polk w/ S. Putnik

Million Dollar Ideas By Brian Polk Art by S. Putnik Published Issue 093, September 2021 Over the years, I’ve had several ideas that would have earned me millions of dollars if I had any sort of follow-through whatsoever. In my own head — where my “follow-through” skills are on point — these ideas have allowed

Million Dollar Ideas: Brian Polk w/ S. Putnik Read More »

Single Sentence Fiction For People Who Really Don’t Enjoy Reading: Brian Polk

Single Sentence Fiction For People Who Really Don’t Enjoy Reading By Brian Polk Art by S. Putnik Published Issue 092, August 2021 My Attempt To Become More Cultured By Listening To Opera Lasted Two Minutes Turns out, I really don’t like opera, and there’s simply nothing I can do about that. I’m Doing A Crossword

Single Sentence Fiction For People Who Really Don’t Enjoy Reading: Brian Polk Read More »

The Uncultured Critic, Part II By Brian Polk

The Uncultured Critic, Part II By Brian Polk Art By Tyler Gross A few months ago, I debuted this column in which I review pertinent cultural manifestations such as books, movies and records without actually reading, seeing or hearing them. I figured as long as I had a forceful perspective that I stated very loudly

The Uncultured Critic, Part II By Brian Polk Read More »

Shortened Fiction by Brian Polk

Shortened Fiction By Brian Polk Art by S. Putnik Published Issue 089, May 2021 The Moment I Realize I Drink More Now Than My Recovering Alcoholic Friend Ever Did “Wait,” I say as I run the numbers on just how bad of an alcoholic my friend Richie used to be. “So you were drinking every

Shortened Fiction by Brian Polk Read More »

Dirty Spatula Fiction By Brian Polk

Dirty Spatula Fiction By Brian Polk Art By Jonny DeStefano Published Issue 088, April 2021 Look for the phrase “Dirty Spatula” strategically placed in each story. The Sticky Spot on the Floor Grew Last Night “The sticky spot on the kitchen floor sure seems like it grew exponentially last night,” I told my roommate when

Dirty Spatula Fiction By Brian Polk Read More »

Fiction

Start typing and press enter to search