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


  • cutting the air with a dull knife

    “and so the next logical step would be to crucify the lord in a parking lot— no need for mountainous splendor or a wad of olive branches”

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  • 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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