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Night Sky in His Eyes
“Night Sky in His Eyes” by Bruno Lombardi I ran into a god I abandoned a long time ago, on the subway. It was really awkward. At first I thought he was a homeless guy; you know, the kind that … Continue reading
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The Devil’s Labyrinth
“The Devil’s Labyrinth” by Michaele Jordan He was afraid. There was simply no denying it. Don’t be a fool, he told himself. It’s just a cave. It’s not even wet. The footing’s a little uneven, and it’s a tight squeeze … Continue reading
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Sandcastles in a Clockwork Sea
“Sandcastles in a Clockwork Sea” by Helena O’Connor I remember the sandcastle days, floating in clear waters that were crystal blue and guilt free. The red ribbons you wore, tying your hair up in buns, made you look like a … Continue reading
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A&A reviews Shortcut by Bryan Thomas Schmidt and Hunt Lowry
Shortcut: A Jason Maxx thriller (Villainous Press) by Bryan Thomas Schmidt and Hunt Lowry Smart, original, and it twists like an ice dancer. You’ll want to read Shortcut or see the movie they’re making from this page-turning thriller. Jason Maxx … Continue reading
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A&A reviews Slice of Chaos (Pizza in Space 2)
Slice of Chaos: Pizza In Space Book 2 (Paper Golem LLC) by Lawrence M. Schoen Since Book 1 Melody Wilder has beaten a ruthless alien pirate/priest, survived being gored, and is recuperating while trying to complete and defend her doctoral … Continue reading
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A&A reviews Touch the Sky
Touch the Sky (… And We Write) edited by Jennifer Busick and Catherine Jamie This is an enjoyable anthology themed by the Saturn V rocket. I could see it being a worthy addition to the Huntsville Space & Rocket Center’s … Continue reading
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Pop Forgot
J.H. Siegal Pop Forgot Pop forgot the aliens came down the other day. When I stop by, he grabs my hand and begs me tell him, “Georgie, is it true, about the aliens coming down?” Nurse taps her pendant crucifix … Continue reading
The Singing Girl
Kim Salinas Silva The Singing Girl A blue-colored lass curls her legs upon the face of a single pink daisy, spread open like a platform. One large eye gazes out like an apple; her black hair curls like a comma. … Continue reading
Soon the Moon Will Slip from Its Mooring, Ride the River of Night Alone
Katharyn Howd Machan Soon the Moon Will Slip from Its Mooring, Ride the River of Night Alone except for me, day’s sun in my pocket, hiding warm light from the stars that would steal it, swallow it, lick … Continue reading
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A Day of Definition
William Doreski A Day of Definition Shadows on whitewashed siding writhe to reveal the life within a simple geometric scene. Sunlight encrusts us watching angels form and dissolve as the branches on which they perch sway in … Continue reading