The dark still nurses its secret. But the change in the bat is inevitable even in night skies. If she’s alive now, then she was dead before. Staying put bestowing to habit, Though, like a stone, unaffected. That wasn’t it. The bat slept. Masked upon black mildew, As angels wept over dead ice. Frozen […]
The Girl in the Crystal City
And she had a seemingly perfect life. A blonde beauty, A talented writer, A charming social life, A textbook boyfriend, A striking internship, A life in the Crystal City. But her car broke down today. It was a long time coming, Something with the actuators. And her boyfriend didn’t show last night. She […]
The Void
One Impediment of the initial schema, I am a condemn to your appeal. Two Impairments of the identification, I am a sadomasochistic fawn to your ego. Three Imperfections of the advocate, I am a fundamental to your ferocity No Impertinence of the sentiment, You are a pilot of my existential void
“GoldDust Magazine” to Feature at 2019 NEWSPA Journalism Conference
GoldDust Magazine will be a topic of discussion at the 2019 NEWSPA Journalism Conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Founder and creator Madison Goldbeck was recently invited to speak on a keynote panel and teach sessions to high school students at UW-Oshkosh during the conference. Goldbeck will be talking about the process of creating your […]
Top 5 Small Plate Restaurants in Milwaukee
2018 wrapped up with plenty of restaurant closings in Milwaukee, but the new year is ringing in with plenty of small plate restaurants worth recognizing. Some are even newcomers that are outdoing their predecessor’s success. So, to start off 2019 with fresh goals, make these five restaurants a priority to try. Snack Boys Pink neon […]
Trampled by Turtles to Perform at Riverside Theater
Progressive bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles is set to perform at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater on January 12, 2018. Over the last 15 years, Trampled by Turtles has become a phenomonenon with a cult-like following with their own unique take on progressive bluegrass. They have a signature blend of rock, folk, punk, and country. Though their […]
The Feeding
A dusty fan circulated across the room from one end to the other. It’s been a while since Augustus put it to use, so he couldn’t blame the junk for its inability to remember its single duty. Arkansas hasn’t had a summer night like this since he was a child. He lay in his damp […]
The Return
As Stavo reminisced on a time when Lulu wasn’t so ugly to him, he watched the blonde waitress behind Lulu’s head showcase a bottle of wine to a table of businessmen. He was tantalized by her tan, slim legs. She had on a black a-line skirt that flared at the bottom, emphasizing her bony hips. […]
The Distractions Game: Part I
Lottie pretended to read the message on the iPhone that Summer was shoving in her pale face. Summer was whining about the same guy for the tenth time that night. Lottie wanted so badly to rip the Band-Aid of comfort off and shove the thick pill of heartbreak down her best friend’s throat, but she […]
The Anniversary
It was their tenth anniversary. Venus’ curlers were still fresh in her hair, the heat was hot to the touch and almost burning the scalp. She was never really fond of curlers anyway, but her mother always made her wear them for any big event. Her pink silk robe stuck to her warm skin. She […]
