travel – Alisha Dempsey

August 29, 2025

Short Story: ANNA

ANNA She awoke, dreary, on the towpath of a wooded area, her hands and shirt stained with blood. Anna wearily made her way to an upright position, careful not to topple over. She was weak – and she had no recollection of how or why she was here. The young woman donned her weekday work

On this day: Antwerp

2 Years ago today, after countless hours of writing and research, I finally got to visit Antwerp in the flesh. As a teenager, I was internet friends with someone who lived just outside of Antwerp; they’d send me pictures, I’d have a Google, and I thought it was just so stunning. Cue me, at 15,

Short Story: The Black Canvas

The Black Canvas As I push aside the heavy, oak door, I hear the creaking of the hinges attempting to support its weight. The mid afternoon sun cascades into the room like a floodgate opening, and particles of dust are kicked up by the slow draft of wind that joins it. The scent of decay