Harris Lahti

Harris Lahti’s short stories appear in Bomb, Ninth Letter, Southwest Review, New York Tyrant, and elsewhere. He cofounded the new press, Cash 4 Gold Books, and edits fiction for FENCE. His debut novel, Foreclosure Gothic, will be released June 10th, 2025 by Astra House. He lives with his family in New York’s Hudson Valley, where he paints and renovates houses. Read more: harrislahti.com.

The Way of All Flesh

Harris Lahti

April 2, 2025

While sifting through the constant bombardment of life, the brain builds meaning from what’s repeated.