When we read a short story, we don’t have much time with it. It leads us toward some kind of emotional payoff, then poof,
Prose Dive
Deep dives into the cream of the crop of short speculative fiction. Highlighting each work’s setting, characters, and plot, Prose Dive shows you how short fiction has something to say about our modern society and offers up discussions of stories you absolutely should be reading.
Prose Dive: Four Haunted Houses
As you may have noticed, we’re talking scary stories this month. We’re equal opportunity frighteners here; sometimes we talk about stories that scare children,
Prose Dive: Probably Definitely
Live music can have a powerful effect. Profound lyrics, a flawless performance, a resonant chord — things like these can touch fans on a
Prose Dive: Now is the Hour
Every reboot is a second chance to get things right. The things you did wrong you can fix, and the things beyond your control
Prose Dive: When We Die On Mars
Ah, the story of the “mission to Mars.” It’s one of the cornerstones of the sci-fi genre, with a rich history of mystery and
Prose Dive: Folk Hero
I don’t know about you, but I like my war stories to have a little poetry in them. By poetry I mean maybe some
Prose Dive: Bodies Are the Strongest Conductors
I knew finding a short story to fit this month’s theme would be tough. It’s hard enough to choose stories that do the usual
Prose Dive: Screaming Without a Mouth
Villains are the ones who make stories move. You can sympathize with them while they do it, but they can be mysterious and scary
Prose Dive: Razorback
Sometimes falling in love with a story can feel like the real thing. You can tell right away you’re stumbling across something special, and
Prose Dive: Old Paint
This month at NitWitty is all about looking back at the past with fondness. But with that fondness comes a little sadness too —
Prose Dive: Technarion
Prose Dive returns with a new intensive look at the best and brightest in speculative short fiction! “Technarion” by Sean McMullen is the feature
Prose Dive: Ten Things to Know About the Ten Questions
Things are getting spooky here at NitWitty, and Prose Dive is joining the fun. While there’s no shortage of speculative pieces to turn our