Category Archives: Fiction

“Name Calling” by Celeste Rita Baker (NOTE: There was a controversy about this story when it came out: people with no information made assumptions that we’d treated the author’s patois as if “her English was not good enough.” We edited … Continue reading →

“Structural Elements” by Debi Carroll At one corner of the painting, a pale beast with red eyes and a slavering jaw crawled out of a dark tunnel. Elena bent closer to examine the tiny figures, squinting in the dim light. … Continue reading →

“Remember”  by Leah Rhyne The phone call came at work. She answered it, though the number was unfamiliar. “Sunny?” The voice was also unfamiliar. Masculine. “Yes. Can I help you?” “I’m calling from the Clinic. She’s gone. We lost our … Continue reading →

“Child of Moon and Sea”      by Sherri Cook Woosley We never go swimming alone. Water swirled around Elsa Dalhquist’s ankle and fed back into the next wavelet. It was hard to think, easier to feel. Her silken chemise nightgown … Continue reading →

“With A Paper Hear” by Thomas K. Carpenter Standing on his balcony over the Shear, Aegasu Feywel watches the clouds roll against the cliff far below him.  He stares hungrily at the weather formations like a child with an empty … Continue reading →

“The Three” by Travis Daniel Bow The Court Mage bent to take the sword from the limp fingers of Tel’s opponent. He indicated that Tel should kneel. Trembling, Tel dropped to his knees. The Court Mage raised his wrinkled hands … Continue reading →

“Slamnesia” by Ronald D. Ferguson “You have slamnesia.” Doctor Reynolds’s dour expression blends into the dark frame of his oiled-walnut office panels. His next words don’t improve my impression. “Worst case I’ve ever seen.” “That doesn’t sound good.” I don’t … Continue reading →

“Fade to Gunmetal” by Jeremy Sim Hey, Benny. It’s me, Reyes. Just figured I’d stop by on my way back from the hockshop, sit down, have words. Just for a couple minutes this time. Then I’ll be on my way. … Continue reading →

“The Toad’s Jewel” by Cat Rambo The toad knew there was a jewel in her head. She had not been told so by the philosopher who wrote many years ago: “It is a repugnant and venomous beast, but contains a … Continue reading →