The Brussels Review

01/02/2025

Ever overanalyze yourself into insanity? "Recycling" is a darkly hilarious and deeply unsettling look at modern moral obsession. Are we truly better, or just better at pretending? Discuss.

A spiraling inner monologue on modern morality, guilt, and self-deception, wrapped in sharp satire and existential dread.

01/02/2025

A man watches the cranes fly west, unaware they are harbingers of his own fate. In the shadow of war, he clings to his home, his land, his past—until all is lost. A poignant and devastating reflection on history, memory, and exile.

A haunting reflection on war, exile, and loss, as a man clings to his homeland before it is torn from him forever.

28/01/2025

What happens when a young scholar meets a Chilean poet in a smoky café in 1970s Mexico City? Poetry, revolution, and a night that changes everything. Dive into this captivating tale of cultural disruption, historical research, and unexpected friendships.

A young scholar in Mexico City befriends a poet with a turbulent past, sparking a literary journey that changes the course of his life.

27/01/2025

"Love comes. Love goes. Every now and again, two people collide. The damage is done." Dive into this beautifully written, heartbreaking story of vulnerability, trust, and the quiet strength needed to rebuild.

A poignant exploration of love, trust, and heartbreak as a girl navigates vulnerability and resilience after meeting—and losing—a boy who reshaped her world.

27/01/2025

Dive into a poetic tapestry that mourns, celebrates, and reflects on the fleeting beauty of life. From rain-soaked Paris streets to the crashing waves of memory, these verses haunt with their quiet, poignant wisdom.

A reflective journey through loss, resilience, and the fleeting beauty of life's moments—each poem weaves hauntingly vivid images of impermanence and renewal.

26/01/2025

Kareem’s quiet visit to an art fair turned into a life-changing experience. A haunting painting, a chance connection, and an unexpected journey into the world of art collecting. Discover how “Untitled IV” became more than just a canvas. 🎨✨

A thoughtful exploration of Kareem’s journey to connect with art, culminating in a profound yet uneasy relationship with a haunting painting.

26/01/2025

Who is the silent man at the Beatrix Café? A quiet presence turns into an unraveling tale of espionage, healing, and a dangerous mission. Discover Simon Greenfield's journey as he returns to MI6, haunted by his past and drawn into new intrigue.

A mysterious man at a quaint café hides a complex past as an MI6 officer. His return to action unravels secrets and a dangerous mission in Ethiopia.

20/01/2025

Inside the Void by Arindam Kalita takes readers on a haunting journey into the nature of existence, where the beauty of the unknown collides with our deepest fears. A philosophical and poetic reflection that lingers long after the last word.

Jennifer didn’t know how long she had been trapped inside the void, watching abandoned houses, cars, and structures floating through the air. A thick blanket

18/01/2025

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18/01/2025

In 'Dark Sky,' Hadley Hoyles crafts a vivid meditation on solitude and the vastness of the cosmos, merging the personal with the universal. Read it now on The Brussels Review ✨🌌

Early Warning Not a virile blooming of grass-hue but a graceless, flesh-sick rising from the ruptures, as life-lines grouted badly by a weekend without

18/01/2025

Through haunting imagery and piercing emotion, 'A Flooding' by Jennae Jereza captures the devastation of nature's power and the human fragility it exposes. Read it now on The Brussels Review: [link] 🌊

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18/01/2025

‘What becomes of a house once it is abandoned by the self?’ Jennae Jereza’s poems are meditations on loss, silence, and fractured memory. Read her evocative work now on The Brussels Review.

Jennae Jereza’s poems explore themes of silence, memory, and identity with haunting imagery and lyrical depth.

16/01/2025

A vivid collection of tanka poetry capturing fleeting moments of life—from saving bees to illegal garden watering, smoky skies, and chihuahuas breaking up morning cuddles.

16/01/2025

Nests The welling morning of luxurious white and blue is tinged amber at the intangible edges, in a sky glowing with pollution, blanketed over faraway

16/01/2025

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11/01/2025

What if the person beside you in yoga class could change your life?
Set against the gritty beauty of 1970s New York City, Kaufman and Ellen explore love, faith, and justice. From yoga flows to Lower East Side synagogues, their journey is one of self-discovery and unexpected connections.
Read this tale of spiritual longing, activism, and the courage to reach out.

A tale of love, identity, and spiritual awakening in 1970s New York. Kaufman and Ellen connect through yoga, activism, and the search for meaning, challenging their pasts and embracing their vulnerabilities.

11/01/2025

Step into the glittering world of 1980s Cannes, where one man’s journey to self-discovery takes him from a hidden disco to a heartfelt connection. ‘Destination: Cannes @ Midnight’ is a story of love, courage, and identity against the dazzling backdrop of the French Riviera.
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A heartfelt memoir of youthful self-discovery, a chance encounter in Cannes, and the bittersweet journey toward embracing one’s identity.

01/01/2025

In the shadows of Lake Como, justice and revenge intertwine like the ripples of the water. Valentina Rulx, a survivor and a force to reckon with, seeks a reckoning that the law cannot provide.
Where does justice end and vengeance begin?

A haunting tale of vengeance and justice, set against the enchanting backdrop of Lake Como. As darkness unfolds, identities blur, and moral questions arise.