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Skullboogie

“Skullboogie” by Ville Meriläinen Even before she grew a clock over her heart, Alcine was a little different from those around her. While her peers lived in houses where they used every room, she and her mother dwelled in an … Continue reading

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The ADF Project

“The AFD Project” by Andrew Jensen Victor the Observer watched the man in the ridiculous hat apologize. He was at a distance, but his equipment allowed him to hear each word clearly. “I don’t know what’s gotten into her,” the … Continue reading

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Flotsam

“Flotsam” by Anthony Bell Mom always nagged me to be careful because I ran around barefoot. The sand felt nice between my toes—but¸ I’d tell her, it wasn’t only that: shoes were hard to come by, so I was doing … Continue reading

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Against the Grain

“Against the Grain” by Janet K. Nicolson   In the hottest part of the summer, when Jenna wanted nothing more than to relax with a cold lager after work, her doctor gave her the test results: she was celiac and … Continue reading

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Of Squid and Schism

“Of Squid and Schism” by Devan Barlow   The Mollusk made me do this. “The other students look up to you.  You’ll set a good example by going first.” I was easy prey.  Everyone else had already managed to get … Continue reading

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Angel Maker

“Angel Maker” by Katherine Toran   A long, thin creak reverberated through the cold twilight air. Alone on the road, the woman stopped and turned towards the sound. A wooden swing, hanging from a tree branch, moved back and forth—in … Continue reading

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Moon Flu

Sara Backer   Moon Flu   Fear first. Fear sharpens the startle of latches and footsteps behind you.   Hallucinations next. Eyes shut, neon patterns swirl into maps that confuse and attack you. Faint robot motors scream. Spider webs begin … Continue reading

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The Farmgirl and the Kitsune

“The Farmgirl and the Kitsune” Patrick J. Hurley   In a land far away, where dragon sages watch the stars and turtle gods rule the rivers, there was a girl named Ishiko, the only child of a prosperous farmer. She … Continue reading

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The Galaxy’s Cube

“The Galaxy’s Cube” by Jeremy Szal   It was another sweltering night in New Bangkok, and Jharkrat wasn’t selling anything. The crowds were always here. They strode under lanterns and weaved through sluggish traffic, broad streets slick with blood-warm rain. … Continue reading

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Down by the Riverside

“Down by the Riverside” by Rebecca Birch Mr. and Mrs. Matthews gave me a new mason jar for Christmas. What I really wanted was a dog. My dad had always said that when I was ten he’d get me one, … Continue reading

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