Our autumn 2021 issue, Cryptid, included work by:

Maria Bolanos, Racheal Chitondwe, Jain Coble, Kai Coggin, Michael Estabrook, B.A. O’Connell, Jay Rafferty, Kathryn Reilly, Rickey Rivers Jr., Mel Sherrer, Kalisse L. Van Dellen, & Nicole Yurcaba.


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  • Malanka
    Nicole Yurcaba’s poem “Malanka” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Jorgmungandr on the Fence
    Nicole Yurcaba’s poem “Jorgmungandr on the Fence” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • I Find My Lover Hidden in the Myths
    Nicole Yurcaba’s poem “I Find My Lover Hidden in the Myths” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Just My Own Self Too
    Kalisse L. Van Dellen’s story “Just My Own Self Too” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Haunted Hunger
    Mel Sherrer’s poem “Haunted Hunger” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • It Has a Shape
    Mel Sherrer’s poem “It Has a Shape” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Steps Left Behind
    Rickey Rivers Jr.’s poem “Steps Left Behind” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • An Ode to a Shark’s Stomach Contents
    Kathryn Reilly’s poem “An Ode to a Shark’s Stomach Contents” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Hafgufa
    Kathryn Reilly’s poem “Hafgufa” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • C.R.A.S.H.
    Kathryn Reilly’s poem “C.R.A.S.H.” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • 10-20-21 [POEM TWO]
    B.A. O’Connell’s poem “10-20-21 [POEM TWO]” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • 10-20-21 [POEM ONE]
    B.A. O’Connell’s poem “10-20-21 [POEM ONE]” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Harpy
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Harpy” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Grendel
    Michael Estabrook’s poem “Grendel” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Unicorn
    Kai Coggin’s story “Unicorn” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • I don’t want all of your tiny secrets
    Kai Coggin’s poem “I don’t want all of your tiny secrets” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Aerial Caterpillar Ballet
    Kai Coggin’s poem “Aerial Caterpillar Ballet” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • The Rest Room
    Rachael Chitondwe’s poem “The Rest Room” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Phantom Frisk
    Jay Rafferty’s poem “Phantom Frisk” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.
  • Portrait of the artist as Manananggal
    Maria Bolanos’ poem “Portrait of the artist as Manananggal” as published in Sage Cigarettes’ Cryptid 2021 issue.