Have you ever seen a film, read a book, or just seen some sort of story with a villain you didn't like? Of course, by design, we aren't supposed to "like" villains. They are often antagonists to our protagonists, so what exactly makes them "bad" or "good"? Actually, let's rephrase a bit. Did you find them a little weak? Did they not seem realistic? Or maybe you found their motivation not to add up with what they're doing? Now this is very heavy opinion territory... But person

(Vol. 12 | Spring 2025 - Cowley Student) “Where were you last night?” The feeling of a hundred insect legs went down Shawn’s neck. He turned from the time clock and let the name badge lazily dangle while the busted badge reel on his apron struggled. Moira wouldn’t be here.  Dampness, the consistent cologne of every Konbinient backroom, no matter the make and model of season, overwhelmed him. Ryan stood close. Oh, it’s not Moira. The cold from the large walk-in freezer he spe

(Vol. 12 | Spring 2025 - Cowley Alumni) I hate to drag you into this but after millennia of hearing the rumors and cockeyed concoctions of people on planet Earth; I decided it was time to set the record straight. Join me now as I interview the newbies who’ve been granted access to heaven due to His Grace, my boss.             It’s a Monday, and like every other job, there’s a mountain of work that seems to pile up over the weekend. My job is 24/7 so even though I don’t need

(Vol. 12 | Spring 2025 - Cowley Student) "Where are Ilia and Colin?" I asked Mama. Those two always came over for Friday night supper, ever since their mama, my Auntie Cecelia, got sick and died two years back. Ilia started bringing her own food, too! She got really good at making Auntie's cinnamon pie. Even if she put too much cinnamon in it. Colin said he liked the extra cinnamon, but he was just trying to make Ilia happy. No one would like a pie with that cinnamon. We alw