Issue 21: Romance – July 2023

Dearest Readers,
We love you. We want to take you on a date, woo you, bring you home to meet our parents and our cat. We’ll cover you in kisses, or hold your hand, or just sit across the table from you with a knowing look in our eyes. We’ll spend long days sitting in the same room reading to ourselves or each other in front of the lit fireplace, if that’s what you want. And you’ve told us what you want and we’re going to give you all that and more.
In the pages you hold near and dear to your heart we have tales of meet cutes, of awkward teenage loves, of crushes and lusts, of long-lasting relationships, relationships gone right and wrong, the love of another person, a physical thing, or idea. Treasure these stories and poems while they’re here. Let them sit with you awhile and share their desires.
After you have been sufficiently romanced, prepare for something that will string you along and tie you up in complications. Our next issue Knots will be open for submissions until August 31st. Don’t be afraid to be naughty.

With love, always,
Deep Overstock Editors