A reader reaches out to “Dear Annie” for help with a friend’s sarcastic remarks. They describe these quips as “little darts” that feel impossible to ignore. The story illustrates how subtle jabs can strain even the closest of friendships.

Richard Siken’s prose poem “Intercom” explores a fractured family reunion. Through a concise but powerful scene, Siken captures the child’s delicate position between a father who has moved on and a mother who is far from welcoming.