In this short story, Kelly Murashige tells a gratifying story of heritage and identity, with words rooted in reality that warm one's heart. It paints a relationship of connection and understanding. A family built on grief and meaning. A name. Whether you carry an inherited name, love it or hate it, or have chosen your own plucked from the sunrise, you will find yourself at home in Kelly Murashige's velvety melody, as I have.

In Cailyn Wolberg's 'Asking Too Little' we get a quick glimpse into a love that feels fresh and real, told in personal words that are close and honest. I love her voice. Her choice of words. They pull me in and keep me under, wanting more, like they were a drug. Is that not love? Those who know love fondly may find Cailyn's thoughts especially evocative.

Cailyn Wolberg, a scientist during the day, a writer at night, enters the Serein Lark Review landscape with a tale to share. Her creative non-fiction piece, 'Asking Too Little,' releases this coming Monday!