SPRING ISSUE: VENTURE REVIVED 2024
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A Blast From The Future
They say everything’s fair in love and war But where did the line go? There’s no peace anymore They covered the enemy in gore And betrayed…
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Heirloom Treasures
In Grandma’s kitchen, memories unfold, Recipes and stories, cherished and old. With flour-dusted hands and a heart so kind, Traditions crafted, in every bind. Worn recipe…
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Tear In the Seam
Skin glows like diamonds in the sun, she writhes beneath the heat. Face perfected for the gods which pick it apart with their teeth, Separating every…
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Modern cannibal
Scooped out my insides And served up on a platter I watch you feast On the flesh that was mine Something that used to be so…
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homecoming
When it’s your land yours the soil recognizes your blood, welcomes you home in full bloom, she smiles down on you in the form of crisp…
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I did so many drugs in so many parking lots
They met me in space time, where lightning struck the marble arch and we were linking red monkeys, from top bunk to bottom. i dyed my…
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Self Portrait of Thirteen
I was orange, yellow, redforking out of a thick brown body that promised to let me go In summertime I grew green malachite and peridotarms reaching…
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FICTION
The Fiction Editors have chosen works that encapsulate not just the theme of Venture’s Spring 2024 edition, but also what it means to be human, and what it means to heal. Breaking the cycle, coming of age, finding new life in the darkest spaces, or finding out it was never there at all. There is no such thing as a beginning without an end before it. Like the sun after a starless night, like a bird rising from the ashes, these stories show what it means to start over again.
NONFICTION
The Nonfiction Editors carefully read through every piece, but the three you are about to read stood out the most. Here you will find heartfelt pieces that are bound to tug at some strings and possibly cause some tears. You can expect three very different narratives, all heartfelt and beautifully written.
POETRY
The Poetry Editors selections evoke the vibrance and imagery aligned with our Spring 2024 themed edition as well as brought up valuable discussions. While you may not see yourself in a specific work, they hope you enjoy exploring new perspectives, challenging your expectations, and visiting new genres, contents, and emotional journeys. Immerse yourself in these freshly published works as Venture itself is once again reborn.