Dear Issue II contributors and readers,

Orion, the hunter placed into the skies by the gods. He can be recognized by the three stars hanging from the loops of his belt, and every October, meteors radiate across his silhouette. In some cultures, Orion acts as a herder of winter or a symbol of transition.

Six months later & we continue to be taken by the possibilities words may form phrases may form stories. Thank you to our amazing contributors for speaking something beautiful into the world, and thank you to our hardworking editorial staff for their time and love for storytelling. We hope you enjoy!

Lydia Wang