Stories Surround Us

The Lottery

His mouth wiggled, then he looked at the newspaper.

Aug 18 • Joe Willey

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July 2026

Falling

At its broad base, a dark, slowly moving shape leaned against the bulk of the tree and raised a rifle.

Jul 24 • Joe Willey

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Thinking About Art With STGB’s Joe Willey

A recording from Joe Willey and Jacob Allee's live video

Jul 15 • Joe Willey and Jacob Allee

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June 2026

Where I Live, You Can See the Stars

How clean and cold the night sky must be far above my head.

Jun 22 • Joe Willey

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March 2026

A Murder of Crows: Eleven

The boats were small, but even at a distance, he could see figures moving along the decks.

Mar 6 • Joe Willey

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February 2026

When We Look At the Stars

Even if we are not at the center of a map, we are the reason for it.

Feb 23 • Joe Willey

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A Murder of Crows: Ten

On the handlebars, Raymond had rigged a shotgun rack.

Feb 12 • Joe Willey

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January 2026

A Murder of Crows: Nine

The heavy, rotting smell grew stronger.

Jan 10 • Joe Willey

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December 2025

Sleeping on Christmas Eve

My eyelids fluttered like their wings, and I opened my eyes to see the morning sneak into the bedroom.

Dec 26, 2025 • Joe Willey

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November 2025

Thanksgiving Again

No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things.

Nov 28, 2025 • Joe Willey

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Travelogue: Cyprus

The flight headed over the clear turquoise of the Aegean Sea with islands floating in the living blue water.

Nov 5, 2025 • Joe Willey

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August 2025

This World Will Pass Away: One

Byers looked the other way when Stoddard approached.

Aug 25, 2025 • Joe Willey

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