Read David’s story, Par for the course, on Foofaraw now!Do you think DiAngelo ever manages to make it off traffic duty in Ivory Bluffs?In the universe I’ve created, which is a barely exaggerated version of our own world, DiAngelo will never make it off traffic duty. Detective Pound is a bigoted buffoon and will...

The Ivory Bluffs Police Station thrusts into the clear blue sky, white and ramrod straight, gleaming under the Arizona sun. I always stand a little taller walking up these steps. At home, I’m just another schlub—mowing the lawn, folding the laundry, sweating over the grill. But here, I don’t carry groceries. I carry...

I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones!”—Albert EinsteinThose goddamn aliens ruined everything. We had everything lined up, from artillery and nukes to a few experimental weapons that would’ve made one hell of a bang, if nothing else....

Quick reminder our second novelette came out on the first! Go get it! Or you'll have bad luck for seven years.Faceless by Ellie Montemayora 44-page print novelettefoofarawfoofarawThis weeks story from Gio Clairval captures the feeling of self-isolation—whether due to living a solitary life of an artist, or I'm sure...

Man is a good man.Calls his parents once a week.Let a stranger use his metrocard.Got his doorman a gift card to Macys.He isn’t even rich.But he’s comfortable.Gives to charities he believes in.On the board of a not-for-profit. A good one too.Volunteers at a braille library.When he talks to you you have his full...

Read Gio's story, Filbert, on Foofaraw now!Is this story a metaphor for depression?It can be read that way but, to me, Filbert is the seduction of retreat: the part of the self that offers relief through isolation, and asks for a bigger and bigger share of your life in exchange. The light in the story is not...

The first time I saw Filbert, I was adjusting the settings on Papa’s old Leica. He’d finally trusted me with that nifty camera—it was like being handed the keys to a kingdom. That Sunday, my fifteenth birthday, I climbed higher than usual to capture the valley as it stirred beneath rollers of mist. I’d send my best...

Trump says US is 'going to do something on AMERICA, whether they like it or not'by Le AMERICAN Monde and Agence France-AMERICA-Pressecorrected by Nicholas De AMERICAUS President Donald Trump on Friday, January 9, again suggested the use of force to seize AMERICA as he brushed aside AMERICA's sovereignty over the...

Someone needs to remind me that releasing a new novelette, two magazines, two single-page zines, a newsletter, and a new story all on the same day is a terrible idea... First up, our second novelette has officially been published, available in print and ebook everywhere books are sold online:Faceless by Ellie...

The second novelette from Foofaraw Press has arrived. You can pick up a copy of Faceless by Ellie Montemayor now! Including a special limited edition hardcover available exclusively through our Metalabel shop, along with a digital copy as EPUB and PDF.Faceless by Ellie MontemayorA short novelette about pop stardom,...

The February issues of Foofaraw Zine and Four-headed Foofaraw. Of course, all stories will be published for free on the web throughout the month, but paid supporters receive a PDF/EPUB with all of the month's stories at the beginning of the month, along with a few other goodies, including the bonus Four-headed...

Please also give a warm welcome to Jeff as he joins Foofaraw as our new Editor-at-Ease.Read Jeff’s story, The Last Apple Cider Donut, on Foofaraw now!What would you do for a free donut?Are they vegan?Have you ever—theoretically—bumped or knocked over an elderly person on accident?Why would you ask me that question?...