Fall 2026: Inheritance

Inheritances are complicated. They are the ultimate evidence of a life lived and the marks it made upon our world. More specifically, they are the marks made within family circles. Family fortunes, family secrets, family traits, family traditions, family talents, family curses—our inheritances are bestowed upon us whether we expect them or not, whether we like them or not, whether we want them or not. 

 

In most cases, we can’t choose what we inherit. In some cases, the giver doesn’t give much thought about what they might be passing on to the next generation. However, once we’ve received an inheritance, we can always choose what to do with it. That’s where things get interesting. Do we accept what we inherit? Do we put it from us, rejecting a piece of ourselves in the process? Or do we find some kind of middle ground—a third path the giver could not foresee?

 

In this edition of Inkpot, you’ll find it all. We hope you enjoy it. 

 

Sarah Bailey, Editor-in-Chief