Renewal: the darkest hour is just before dawn.

Written Tales Magazine Volume I centers on the theme of renewal. It consists of flash fiction and poetry from 36 writers around the globe. You will find poems and stories of hope, love, and life. Some will bring a smile, and other's deep reflection.

The writers in this collection include:

Anthony Chase - Rishabh Jain - Kathryn Malnight - Bee - Brandon Applegate -Russell Riendeau - Stephen Douglas -Lauren Aspery - Denise Shelton - Meghan - Joey Held - Montana Dean - Paul McDonald - Faith Chimezie - Benjamin Zubreckyj - Uday - Joseph - David Procaccini - Steven James - Ann Privateer - Kenneth Johnson - David - Ash Sturg - Saba Shahid - Yi Jung (Jolene) Chen - Linda Imbler's - Dr. Ajanta Paul -  Suzanne S. Rancourt - Martha Krausz - Alyson - Priyanka - Amy - Corey - Marie V. Michaels - Breanna Leslie - Leah Spence

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we did reading all the brilliant work presented here for your enjoyment.