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Favourite Day

A man tries to flirt with an unsuspecting woman only to discover something he was not expecting.

An Interview with Scottish Cult Hero Jesse Rae

Talking Soup caught up with the ‘godfather of Scots-Funk’ turned politician, Jesse Rae after the 2015 UK general election.

The Best Easter of My Life

Found on the shores of The West Midlands, Holly Watson tells the tale of a young girl’s experience growing in 90s Britain. This was an Easter to remember.

My Tattoo Dilemma

I want a tattoo, but I don’t want my tattoo to be from Topman, because I’ll see someone with that same tattoo on a Friday night in New Cross.

The Rise of Health Food Porn

Are you #cleanliving or are you a twat? Clean living and liking salad is totally fine, you just don’t have to tell everyone about it.

Words of Wisdom: Career

Words of Wisdom about career and work by acclaimed aphorist Yahia Lababidi, featuring illustrations by Allen Forrest.

Dereliction: My Passion for Urban Exploration

Urbex is my passion. Libraries with ivy growing up through the shelves, asylums with overturned trollies, broken window panes, graffiti scarred corridors.

Replacement

How do you cope with the death of a child? “Replacement” deals with the fallout from family tragedy.

Jack

Jack is a liar. He doesn’t know why. Sometimes the white lies cover something altogether darker.

Monkey’s Blood

What to do when a job interview becomes too much to handle.

Lance the gentleman shapeshifter

Down and out in London but way too skint to make it to Paris we introduce lance, the gentleman shapeshifter.

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Domestic Bliss

Susan Copich’s photography puts a dark twist on domestic life. Leanne Jenkins, mother of four, gives her take on the controversial family photographs.

No Trespassing

No Trespassing is a short story by Kat Klima. An unsuspecting saleswoman gets an unwelcome response when she visits a trailer park.

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Haitian Heroes

Haitian Heroes is a photography project by Dominik Prinz. Haitian Heroes tells stories of courage, bravery and hope among Port au Prince’s poorest children.

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Can you keep a secret?

Can friends keep secrets? A short story by Paul Beckman.

Khalik Allah: Harlem Street Photographer

Khalik Allah is a NYC based photographer and filmmaker. His latest film ‘Field Niggas’ is a gritty portrayal of street life in East Harlem.

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Mind the Gap

I’ve heard it said there’s no getting away from the fact that my wheelchair does make me more eye-catching, especially to those who’ve had a bit too much to drink.

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Like, Joe

I was a simple sixth grader, hanging myself along poles that formed a fence dividing the school from the strip mall. The ropes didn’t seem that tight. Joe grabbed me from my self-made death sentence

Brighton Rock in a Sock

‘Brighton Rock in a Sock’ a modern comic by Tom Scotcher.

Using Public Transport in a Wheelchair

Alex Taylor discusses his experiences using london public transport as a wheelchair user

Take the Express Train

Take the express train. Gary’s eyes pinpointed the alarm clock, it was after 11am. His entire body felt swollen and heavy. What was the use?

Unemployment for dummies

Unemployment for dummies, the day adulthood becomes a reality. Short story by Aj Binash.

My first lesson by Doug Buresh

Does anyone else remember being born?

Does anyone else remember being born? Perhaps one’s birth is so traumatic that we wilfully erase it from memory. If only I had been so blessed.

Soup Kitchen: Poems from the Shop Floor

Soup Kitchen is a monthly showcase of different artistic genres. Enjoy this month’s feature on some of the finest modern poetry.