Biography
Michael Botur has been published in Blindswimmer, most importantly, but also in Takahe, Bravado, JAAM, Deep South, Catalyst, A3, Critic, Debate and F*nk, and has won Her magazine’s short story competition. He completed his Masters in Creative Writing at AUT University in 2008.
Stories
Latter Day Lepers
She turned the motor off and jiggled the keys. Neither of us wanted to get out of the car and into the Assembly.
Survivor
You're used to Tony taking your things, so it doesn't sting as much as it might. You dare anything to penetrate your numbness.