Julia Rios, writer, editor, narrator, podcaster. The OMG Julia Podcast explores creative lives and processes. Worlds of Possibility collects stories and poems by others.

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Worlds of Possibility December 2023 cover image featuring a house surrounded by flowers.

The December 2023 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Welcome to the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. Usually the ebook version is only available to paid subscribers, and individual pieces appear online later for free, but this time the entire issue is being released for free to everyone right away as an end of the year gift.

Two cute bunnies frolic in a cloud against a purple sky.

Cloud Zoo: A Story by Moriam E. Kuye

A soothing and wondrous story about the anxieties of parenthood.

Title card for "Purple Magenta" by Tiara Mica: A brown hand with matte purple nails holds a magenta popsicle

Purple/Magenta: a poem by Tiara Mica

This poem is from the February 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. I love its sense of mischief.

Closeup of two girls in school uniforms about to kiss under a willow tree.

Things Most Meaningful: a story by P.A. Cornell

“It’s for whatever you like,” he said. “To place those things that are most meaningful to you inside.”

An old woman fishes for stars in a night time lake.

Between the Storms: a story by Jennifer Hudak

The first storm always shook the stars from the sky; the second flung them back into place. Between the storms, stars glittered in the lake.

An Elephant in sterile booties and a red cross cap stands in a doctor’s office. It is holding a clipboard in its trunk.

Elephant Doctor: a story by Tehnuka

This story originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of Worlds of Possibility.

Title card for After 10pm, featuring a calla lily distorted under water

After 10pm: a story by Natalie Anai Nowo Lydick

The sign on the fence read: Pool Area. Keep Gate closed. Hours: 7am-10pm.