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Fiction in Fairmount
FICTION: “Another Day”
John McDonough sat in his chair in his coffee shop on Fairmount off 20th trying to read his paper. At his age, even his body was distracting: his arms were…
Joe Kushner | 05/20/2017 -
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FNA and Spirit News Partner Up for District Attorney Candidate Forum
The Fishtown Neighbors Association has partnered with Spirit News to host a Candidate Forum this year focused on the District Attorney’s Office. The Forum will be held at First Presbyterian…
Spirit Staff | 04/04/2017 -
Fiction
What it Means to Hurt: Complete Short Fiction
For the past few weeks we’ve published our latest serial fiction in parts. Here is the complete story, complete with it’s conclusion. Part 1 Depressed and uncertain, Zachary Thomas…
Thomas Beck | 03/08/2017 -
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SERIAL FICTION: What It Means to Hurt (Chapter 1)
Depressed and uncertain, Zachary Thomas wandered the city streets with no destination or purpose. He found himself outside Johnny Brenda’s at the intersection of Frankford and Girard after about five…
Thomas Beck | 02/22/2017 -
Fiction in Fairmount
FICTION: “Up All Night”
"My mom just always worried like so, so much — about everything. "I mean, a very good example is that whenever I'd be visiting back home from Philly…
Joe Kushner | 01/12/2017 -
Features
SERIAL FICTION: D.U.O. (Chapter 5)
This is the final chapter of D.U.O., the latest serial fiction by Brewerytown's own Michael Ferrence. Click here for CHAPTER 1, CHAPTER 2, CHAPTER 3, CHAPTER 4. As soon as the…
Michael Ferrence | 12/14/2016 -
Features
SERIAL FICTION: D.U.O. (Chapter 4)
It got immeasurably worse. The beatings were nothing compared to what would come. Dutten began erasing anyone and everyone who posed a threat, removing every fiber of their being.…
Michael Ferrence | 12/02/2016 -
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SERIAL FICTION: D.U.O. (Chapter 3)
This is Chapter Three of an ongoing work of serialized fiction by Brewerytown resident Michael Ferrence. You can read previous chapters, as well as other works of Spirit Fiction, here. …
Michael Ferrence | 11/30/2016 -
Fiction
“The Porch” (Short Fiction by Thom Nickels)
“The Porch”, a little known film about life in Philadelphia in the year 1955, surfaced recently. A friend of mine announced its discovery when he found it among his…
Thom Nickels | 11/30/2016 -
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SERIAL FICTION: Don’t Tell Mrs. Donahue (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of “Don’t Tell Mrs. Donahue”, an on-going work of serial fiction. Check our last two issues or our website for Parts 1 and Part 2. …
Thomas Beck | 11/30/2016 -
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SERIAL FICTION: D.U.O. (Chapter 2)
This is Chapter Two of an ongoing work of serialized fiction by Brewerytown resident Michael Ferrence. Check out Chapter 1 here. I didn’t know it at the time, it…
Michael Ferrence | 11/16/2016 -
Fiction
SERIAL FICTION: Don’t Tell Mrs. Donahue (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of “Don’t Tell Mrs. Donahue”, an on-going work of serial fiction. Check out Part 1 here. Jennifer walked out the door without another word. …
Thomas Beck | 11/16/2016