Issue One marks the beginning of After/Thought Literary — a space for work that lingers. These pieces arrive quietly, then stay with you: stories, poems, and reflections shaped by memory, tension, and the moments we keep turning over long after they pass. We’re honored to share the voices that trusted us with their work and proud to present our inaugural issue.

Contributors

Sarah Das Gupta – Poetry
Mary Garden – Poetry
John Grey – Poetry
Erin Jamieson – Poetry
Denise Kline – Fiction
Mark J. Mitchell – Poetry
Matt Overs – Poetry
Yash Seyedbagheri – Fiction
Shadowblade – Fiction
Heidi Slettedahl – Poetry
Betty Stanton – Poetry
John Chibuke Ukah – Poetry
Kyle Yandle – Fiction