Cat and Fox Stories

This collection of stories explores the delicate and often dangerous boundaries between the domestic world we build and the wild world that waits just beyond the fence. From a philosophical debate between a farm cat and a wandering fox to the haunting echoes of Midwestern Gothic landscapes, these narratives examine what it means to seek security in a world defined by change.

Moving between the fields of Ohio to the humid riverbanks of Alabama, the stories delve into the complexities of memory, labor, and the environmental cost of comfort. Characters grapple with the weight of family history, the pull of distant horizons, and the visceral experience of transformation. Blending lyrical prose with speculative elements, this collaboration offers a unique reflection on the ties that bind us to the land and the instincts that still call us toward the unknown.

Read an excerpt:

“Ragtime Revival,” Marijean Wegert.

“Her Skin Was Beautiful, Strong Like Leather,” Wesley R. Bishop.