Rumpus Originals
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Rumpus Original Fiction: Marnie Marie Lit a Match
The only way to guarantee a secret is for the only person to know about it be you.
The Quiet of a Ghost: Talking with Ingrid Rojas Contreras
Ingrid Rojas Contreras discusses her debut novel, FRUIT OF THE DRUNKEN TREE.
ENOUGH: So Much Remains Unsaid
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Voices on Addiction: Four Poems by Nick Flynn
Behind DOOR NUMBER ONE / is a hammer, to break the wings off angels.
Finding Atonement in the #MeToo Era
There is no greater act of love than to hold someone accountable for their mistakes.
Country, Black Ass, Queer Perspective: Talking with Michael Arceneaux
Michael Arceneaux discusses his new memoir, I CAN'T DATE JESUS.
What to Read When You’re at the Bar
Miriam Parker shares a list of books to celebrate her debut novel, The Shortest Way Home.
What’s Between the Covers: A Conversation with Naben Ruthnum
Naben Ruthnum discusses CURRY: EATING, READING, AND RACE and FIND YOU IN THE DARK.
Rumpus Exclusive: An Excerpt from Moscow at Midnight
As if he had just made a decision, Max said, “Drop me at Red Square.”
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Kristin Chang
Like any good wick // I wear a gown of wax.