Table of Contents

  1. Letter from the Editor

  2. Pride - Anonymous

    A poem about the struggles of a queer Asian.

  3. Polaris - Iris Li

    A short story about the relationship between a mother and her queer daughter.

  4. The Pomegranate Tree - Nathaniel Tran

    A personal essay about the relationship between the author and their dad.

  5. Colorรฉ - Jim Tran

    A colourful watercolour portrait.

  6. Every Sunday - Matthew Wong

    A short story describing the life of an LGBTQ+ Asian and their relationship with God.

  7. Mother Haunts Me When I Have Sex - Karen Zheng

    A poem about the reminder of mother during sex.

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