Bitter Magazine is an indie literary magazine that seeks out experimental and cutting work.


  • Heirloom

    “The uterus kicks, the timer is done, and now it is wailing for our mother.”

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  • Doorways

    “The gentle smile had vanished, replaced by a frail, crooked imitation, and teary eyes, the same look from the portrait,”

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  • Gnats

    “Today, a nasty type achieved beauty in cotton pants, a birthday hat, and a tubercular sweat.”

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