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Kevin Humdrum
A zine of surreal storytelling and worldly observations published by humdrum industries.
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Read Ramona’s story, On the way to forever, on Foofaraw now!Why a centipede?I had considered other animals for Annika to turn into, like a bear or a wolf. Something more in line with a typical fairy tale story. But I thought the visual...
They kiss, and for the first time in forever, Annika allows herself to hope. The prince has slain the witch responsible for her misery, saving her from a cruel fate. All that remains is to break the curse with true love’s kiss. But when...
—Ellie Black
Back when I had a record player. HSS-CRCK-POP!“No!” my little sister shouts. It's her room and she's scared. “Last one,” I lie, cross-legged on a Garfield-colored rag rug. I can't listen alone. Because of the nightmares.The yellow-orange...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...