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“The Triage Window Beneath the Lake” by Veronica Tucker
Veronica Tucker The Triage Window Beneath the Lake They open it only at night, the square of water set into the emergency department floor, cold light trembling across the tiles. The lake is older than the hospital. Some say it … Continue reading
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Introduction to Issue 98 Poetry by John C. Mannone
Introduction to Issue 98 Poetry The collection of poems in this issue, though typically from all over the world, are exclusively from the United States. And though typically there’s a good mix of free verse and traditional poetry, it just … Continue reading
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“Bucking the Trend” by Bonnie Brunish
Bucking the Trend The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet. He is supported on crutches, but lacks so much support of muscle. He has a fine Geneva watch, but he fails of … Continue reading
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A&A reviews Kill Zone-Battle Drills
Kill Zone-Battle Drills (Raconteur Press) by Shane Gries Ah, Space Marines. And space mercenaries. If you like battle-ready novels, this one is for you. There’s plenty of action and a really good plot. Terran Marine Dave Hernandez starts out in … Continue reading
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“He Grows Up” by Janna Layton
He Grows Up by Janna Layton I’m an adult, I’m an adult, I’m an adult, Pete Stuart thinks as he scans six-packs and the components of s’mores and places them in the customers’ stained cotton tote. He makes sure to place … Continue reading
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“Pre-Existing Conditions” by Blaize M. Kaye
Pre-Existing Conditions by Blaize M. Kaye Above, a gigantic metal ark accelerates. Below, bathtime. 523 Days post-launch “Dad, what is thinking?” David kneels before a bathtub filled with warm water, bubbles, bath toys, and the five-year-old girl with brown hair … Continue reading
“The Lighthouse Keeper’s Last Vigil” by Kai Holmwood
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Last Vigil by Kai Holmwood It had been years—maybe decades—since the Lighthouse Keeper had thought to wonder what happened to the ships full of sailors who lost all memories of who they were or where they were … Continue reading
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“Twin Lives” by Larry Hodges
Twin Lives by Larry Hodges Ben lay in bed watching the tickertape parade for his brother on MindTV. His clenched jaw hurt and he couldn’t remember not having a headache, not since learning his brother Adam’s ship had returned from … Continue reading
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“Teenage Mutant Mental Hurdles” by George Evans
Teenage Mutant Mental Hurdles by George Evans 6/15/2022 This is not a horror story. This is not a horror story because Dread Creature Veith is NOT A HORROR. He is my son. He is NOT a horror, whatever the fishermen … Continue reading
“What’s Written in the Cards” by Deborah L. Davitt
What’s Written in the Cards by Deborah L. Davitt The cards smelled musty and wrong, like the interior of a pensioner’s home. That was the first thing Winifred noticed as she removed them from the antique box she’d found in … Continue reading
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