On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth

On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth

The pieces assembled in On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth shine a spotlight on the parts of humanity we often wish to keep in the shadows. Covered in the foggy mist of taboo, though nonetheless enchanting, these collected works will perch cross-legged on the brain and wriggle beneath the skin; they will captivate, and they will leave the reader unable to turn away. — Kailynn Finck, Second Chair of MRU Publishing Committee An accumulation of the most morbid, carnal suppressions of the human mind. — Felix Da Costa Gomez, co-author of I’m Just Waiting for Something to Happen Humorous. Grotesque. Penetrating. Real. The works selected for the anthology are the result of Calgary’s writers diving into the underbelly of mankind, to uncover those veiled truths that stray on the edge of society, the obscene and the ordinary, to understand the multifaceted shades of human life. — Danaë Webb, Vice President of Publications for MRU Write Club The enthralling works found in On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth tap into the most dangerous parts of our naked desires and present them as they actually are: everyday happenstance. The plurality of transgressions found in this anthology are not outright judged nor explicitly praised, but by simply existing, unfiltered and raw, they inherently show their vital place within culture and our once-forbidden discussions. — Jake Beka, co-author of I’m Just Waiting for Something to Happen The works contained within this collection are more than writings on the taboo — they are deep introspections on the soul, meandering yet precise in their explorations. From farts to mutilation, On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth is everything real, honest, and human. — B.B. Curtis, Secretary of MRU Write Club’s Publishing Committee Dive headlong into the taboo with On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth —a daring anthology written by Mount Royal University's Write Club. A foray into difficult and untamed territories of human experience. Through murky waters of controversy, On the Fringe explores the very boundaries that most fear to tread—sex, death, crime. Unspoken corners of our psyche. Both shocking and the profound, this anthology questions the norms, rejects the banal, and offers a rare glimpse into what lies beneath the surface of decorum. Each story and poem is a testament to the bold and the beautiful, the grotesque and the true. From musings on chronic illness to vivid depictions of Queer joy. From the grim realities of suffering to riotous celebrations of the political fringe. Join the ranks of the brave and the curious. Step into the world of 'On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth,' and emerge with understanding shaken, thoughts provoked, and your sense of literary adventure irreversibly awakened. Join the Write Club on this extraordinary journey, and become part of a conversation that pushes the very limits of what it means to be human. Embrace raw art and humanity, captured unfiltered in this first collection. To be part of this cultural awakening, buy a copy of On the Fringe: A Collection of Filth today. About Write Club Mount Royal University’s Creative Writing Club is dedicated to nurturing the literary talents of Calgary, Alberta in a safe and inclusive environment. Whether you’re an experienced writer or a beginner embarking on your creative journey, our club offers a supportive space for you to hone your craft, share your work, and connect with like-minded individuals. For more information, please visit: https://writeclub.ca