Short stories from the edges of memory. Originally a collaboration with No More Coffee, this issue of Brainscan collects three narrative pieces by Alex Wrekk. Moving away from the purely personal essay, Spinning Yarns uses fiction to poke at the truths of how we grow up and how we remember.

Inside this issue, you’ll find:

• Nostalgia & Self-Discovery: A young protagonist revisits an old friend, realizing that the past is a place you can visit, but you can’t stay.

• The Eccentric Housemate: An encounter with a strange living situation and a roommate who sees the world through a completely different lens.

• Cemetery Meditations: A quiet, thought-provoking look at mortality and life, set against the backdrop of the headstones.

The Aesthetic: True to the Brainscan roots, this issue features a high-contrast, cut-and-paste layout. It’s a tactile, visual experience that matches the "spinning yarns" nature of the stories—raw, unpolished, and intensely human.

• Format: Quarter-sized (or half-sized?), classic cut-and-paste.

• Perfect for: Fans of literary zines, short fiction, and the quiet moments between the big events.