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Letter From the Editor

The mission of Philadelphia Stories, as it has always been, is to “cultivate a community of writers, artists, and readers,”

Dave’s Diner (full version)

Dave’s Diner, is a shabby place just on the outskirts of Brock Valley.

The Money Mix Up (full version)

The words on the page in front of me were exhilarating, line after line I read about the forecast.

Spiral

In March, our hearts begin to unfurl.

A Man Named New York

What if he leaves  What if one day he packs his suitcase 

If I Ruled the World, Imagine that

Life, I wonder  Will they take us under?

Blade

Father returned from the military when I was in grade school.

Where Philly Never Falls Apart

When the sky started to fall, it’s not the sirens, but it’s the screams 

Bluegrass Condo

September 2012…a time I will NEVER forget.

He is My Slither of Sunshine (full version)

The last few people file into the courtroom and take their seats with BAILEY and MILO sitting adjacent from VINCENT at the front. 

Safety in the Plants

Blue hues of the night scatter the outside

Reflection

There once was a girl, A girl who dreamed of a world with unicorns and such.

The Devil Came Between Us

“Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm” said Mercutio, 

Poetry Spotlight (Website Exclusive)

Featuring: Expectations, My Mother’s Love, Magic in the Woods, and Prayer about the Moon

COVER ART: Asuka & Akane At Their Wedding

Saileana Perterkin is 16 and lives in Roxborough-Manayunk.

ART: Solar Eclipse

Kayden McClain is a 13-year-old student that belongs to Independence Charter School, located in Philadelphia, PA.

ART: Untitled

Liam is a 4th grader at Durham Nockamixon Elementary in Bucks County.

ART: Untitled

Fiona Gallagher is a spirited, 7 year old, first grader who enjoys being creative with many mediums including dance, singing, jewelry, and paint.

ART: Clouds over Westtown Lake

James Madonia is a 12th-grade music and photography enthusiast currently residing at Westtown School in West Chester, PA

ART: The Hills are Alive

Elle is an 8th grader at Pen Ryn in Fairless Hills, PA.

ART: The Perfect Leaf

The Perfect Leaf by Monte Troup Monte Troup is a 3rd grader hailing from Philadelphia, PA. He is currently reading the book series “Wing of Fire“. He loves trains and math.  

ART: Solar Eclipse (Website Exclusive)

Kayden McClain is a 13 year-old-student that belongs to Independence Charter School, located in Philadelphia, PA.

ART: Untitled Works (Website Exclusive)

Fiona Gallagher is a spirited, 7 year old, first grader who enjoys being creative with many mediums including dance, singing, jewelry, and paint.