~ a brief escape; reminiscing on the warm summer evenings of youth, the smell of humidity, picking at a peeling sunburn, cherry slushee from the 7/11, sticky fingers, cicadas keeping you awake, jumping on the trampoline, long days, short nights
issue 01: june 2026
petite fugue
this paper has been a long time coming, and we’re so delighted that it’s finally here. in this issue, we explore the idea of a “petite fugue”; a brief escape into the summers of youth and the universal nostalgia of long days and short nights. we’re eternally grateful to all of our talented contributors for shaping this publication - you’ve made late night projections possible, and we hope you’re as proud of it as we are.
and, of course, thank you to our readers for putting your faith in us as we dive into the world of print. we hope it brings you comforting memories.
welcome, everyone, to the inaugural issue of late night projections!
please enjoy petite fugue!
yours in devotion,
what’s inside:
poetry, prose & visual art: original unpublished work from 40+ contributors.
classifieds: looking for a pen pal? find your match the old-fashioned way.
horoscopes: a seasonal reading for each sign, written by our astrologer.
homemade crossword: the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine at midnight.
summer recipes: à la bonne franquette. good food, great art, real community.
crossword puzzle
stuck on a clue? grab the answer key — no judgment.
two ways to enjoy petite fugue
DIGITAL COPY
$5
a print-ready PDF, delivered immediately. read it on screen or print at home.
the inaugural issue of late night projections: petite fugue – an evening newspaper for creatives, dreamers, insomniacs, and anyone still searching for meaning after dark.
inside: poetry, prose, and visual art from more than 40 contributors, alongside horoscopes, recipes, classifieds, announcements, and the perfect crossword to accompany a glass of wine at midnight.
part poetic anthology, part community paper, part late-night companion, petite fugue is designed to feel like a return to nostalgic summer nights.
welcome to your new evening newspaper.
PRINT COPY
$12
the newspaper itself — folded, flat-mailed, and printed in a limited first run.
the inaugural issue of late night projections: petite fugue – an evening newspaper for creatives, dreamers, insomniacs, and anyone still searching for meaning after dark.
inside: poetry, prose, and visual art from more than 40 contributors, alongside horoscopes, recipes, classifieds, announcements, and the perfect crossword to accompany a glass of wine at midnight.
part poetic anthology, part community paper, part late-night companion, petite fugue is designed to feel like a return to nostalgic summer nights.
welcome to your new evening newspaper.
contributors
poetry
Abbey Rain Hanson
Alice Fanchiang
Amanda Mirabella
Amelle Qorah
Anna Samson
Apala Kundu
Bracken
Bren Evergreen
prose
EA Mann
Honora Quinn
Isra
Katelin Ditner
Robert A.Cozzi
Ryli P Lewis
Sidney Ulakovic
Viola Qian Lin Li
Shannon Hogan
Vic Nerino
photography
Adrien Harpelle
Avery Ray
Ian
Melissa Dafoe
Cassie Lipton
Ellie Untalan
Georgina Hernandez
Jack Love
Jasmine Elle
Julie Hamilton
Katie Trottier
Kwamé Davon Cole
Kylee Dingus
Madeline E. Graham
Mika Stone
Nicholas Grooms
Pamir Kiciman
Rajvi Shastri
Reilly Allen Walker
Salena Amelia
T.F. Webster
Tammy Nguyen
horoscopes
Abigail Heron
The Lover’s Digest
Amelle Qorah
Tara A. Lake
Taylor Covino
Yousuf Rahman
visual art
Alese
Alyssa Kusik
Olive Noelle
Rivers Tarr
writer & managing editor
Kaylee Lambert
design & visual strategy
Celine Buntemeyer
web & marketing
Melissa Dafoe