AZE: Vol. 4, Issue 3

AZE: Vol. 4, Issue 3

AZE Journal
Journal, 2021

AZE Vol. 4, Issue 3

Lead Editor: Michael Paramo
Contributors: Omer Wissman (@wordpaint0), Kyla Frank (@kylafrankillus), Adri Tiesinga (@sweet_smol_bean), Marija Cabuskina (@i_did_it_norway), leif tobias gifford (@achievingfusion), Sarah Goodman (@DrSarahGoodman), UnYoung (@gracesofluck), Lexa Frail (@LegdeLegland), Dara Insixiengmay (@dinxie_), Emily June (@emilyjunemusic), Tanya "JADE VINE" Singh, M. Stawler (Discord: TheMarv#7743), Maximus, Sam M. Huisache, Kristi Jimenez (@HusbandoGoddess), Calyssa Erb (@calyssaerb)
Cover Artwork: “Underworld” by Michael Paramo
Article Artwork: “Teatime with Family” by Kyla Frank, “United” by Dara Insixiengmay, and 14 pieces by Michael Paramo (@m.azeart)

Date of Publication: May 3rd, 2021

Supporters: This journal issue would not be possible without AZE’s supporters on Patreon. A special thank you to Lindsey, Alex Hansen, Caitlin McKenna, Chris Pasillas, and Heidi Samuelson! You can support the journal here.

Featured
A is For
Omer Wissman
A is For
Omer Wissman

For the aze are not merely a lone A, left naked and alone in a world never wished to be born, but the A

Omer Wissman
Teatime with Family
Kyla Frank
Teatime with Family
Kyla Frank

Art by Kyla Frank

Kyla Frank
Flesh Without Name
Adri Tiesinga
Flesh Without Name
Adri Tiesinga

Merely existing dictates the condition of being shackled to an expectation of fleshly existence without my consent.

Adri Tiesinga
Something fishy
Marija Cabuskina
Something fishy
Marija Cabuskina

“But you realize he’s probably not asexual.” “Definitely not asexual.” “Then why do you wanna ruin his life?”

Marija Cabuskina
My Love is For Me
leif tobias gifford
My Love is For Me
leif tobias gifford

We need to replenish ourselves before we can offer anything to someone else.

leif tobias gifford
Unconditionally and Irrevocably Asexual
Sarah Goodman
Unconditionally and Irrevocably Asexual
Sarah Goodman

In Midnight Sun, Edward struggles with experiencing attraction in a different way than his partner, and then faces the distinct challenge of trying to explain it. Reading Twilight from his point of view made me feel like someone – albeit a fictional vampire – understands.

Sarah Goodman
Care, uncoupled
UnYoung
Care, uncoupled
UnYoung

I dream of radical kindness and intimacy

Uncoupled from our desirability.

UnYoung
Weaponizing My Youth: Growing Up Aromantic and the Fear of Missing Out
Lexa Frail
Weaponizing My Youth: Growing Up Aromantic and the Fear of Missing Out
Lexa Frail

"No, I think they really were just friends."

Lexa Frail
United
Dara Insixiengmay
United
Dara Insixiengmay

Art by Dara Insixiengmay

Dara Insixiengmay
Alt;
Emily June
Alt;
Emily June

But what good are rules if you can’t bend them a little bit?

Emily June
WHEN I FIRST CAME OUT AS ASEXUAL TO MY NOW EX-LOVER HE TOOK IT PERSONALLY
Tanya "JADE VINE" Singh
WHEN I FIRST CAME OUT AS ASEXUAL TO MY NOW EX-LOVER HE TOOK IT PERSONALLY
Tanya "JADE VINE" Singh

When I first came out as asexual to my now ex-lover, he didn't take it well.

Tanya "JADE VINE" Singh
Three First Kisses
M. Stawler
Three First Kisses
M. Stawler

Was she indeed dealing with one of those asexuals? I still don’t know…

M. Stawler
Spring is Sprung and I Have Not
Maximus
Spring is Sprung and I Have Not
Maximus

I am now beginning to see the dichotomy of blooming alloromanticism and allosexuality versus cold aromanticism and asexuality.

Maximus
Heat Exhaustion
Sam M. Huisache
Heat Exhaustion
Sam M. Huisache

Perhaps I can finish typing this and finally realize that as much as I adored you back then, that adoration is finally leaving.

Sam M. Huisache
A Dream
Kristi Jimenez
A Dream
Kristi Jimenez

They were nice guys but when I brought up if they were okay with my asexuality they seemed conflicted.

Kristi Jimenez
What My Future Looks Like Now
Calyssa Erb
What My Future Looks Like Now
Calyssa Erb

You have given this grey-ace the grace she never knew she deserved.

Calyssa Erb
What My Future Looks Like Now

What My Future Looks Like Now
A Meditation on Love, In Six Parts

A Meditation on Love, In Six Parts

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