Published Issue 098, February 2022 “A wolf without his pack — what a sight,” said Aerl the rabbit, teasing Sköll as he approached. “Watch your ears, rabbit,” Sköll bristled, haunches tensing. “Or what?” Aerl replied. Sköll peeled back his lips in a snarl, ready to leap upon Aerl, but the butterflies’ whispers grew in his […]
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Queen of the Wild By Joel Tagert Art by Jash Tracey Published Issue 098, February 2022 When Irons and Okafor pulled up, Jeremiah Alderman was standing behind his Accord with the trunk open. Irons slowed the Explorer on the gravel drive until it came to a stop, eyes narrowed. “What are you doing?” asked Okafor.
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Fiction, Tidbits and What-Have-Yous By Brian Polk Art By Jason White & Tyler Gross Published Issue 098, February 2022 ALL MY FRIENDS WHO ARE NEW PARENTS NEED THREE MONTHS’ NOTICE BEFORE MAKING ANY PLANS And even then, it’s super touch and go. For example, if I wanted to make plans for them to attend my birthday in
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The Ballad of Blue By Gray Winsler By Caitlyn Grabenstein Published Issue 097, January 2022 The dragon Blue, whom you may know, The one who lost his fire, He flew the cerulean seas, With wings that never tire, Every vein flowing with flame, A creature to admire. Until the day the skies grew
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Are You Dead To The World Or Just Plain Dead? By Brian Polk Art By Jason White Published Issue 097, January 2022 Do you feel like there are times in your life when no one notices your existence? You say words, have feelings, complete projects on time and under budget at work, and no one
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The Temple of Duma Veil By Joel Tagert Art by Ali Hoff Published Issue 097, January 2022 When the mages finished, Haverna was a blazing ruin. It had been the greatest city on the continent, home to a million souls. In the bazaar, merchants had hawked everything from steel spearheads to aromatic spices, women in
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My Existential Doctor Herb, Part 17 By Brian Polk Published Issue 096, December 2021 “Can I ask you a blunt question?” I ask my existential doctor, Herb, who nods. “You know what you’re talking about, right? You’re not totally full of shit?” Herb thinks about it for a minute. “I’m pretty sure I’m not full
The Messenger By Gray Winsler Art by Caitlyn Grabenstein Published Issue 096, December 2021 Mason gasped in a breath of air, its chill jolting him awake. His eyes were wide, searching for a pattern in the blue mist that blurred the sky above. He had no idea where he was, but panic pushed him off
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She’s All Right By Joel Tagert Art by Jason White Published Issue 096, December 2021 “Brain worms,” Satan told her, baring his canines. “Can’t you smell it on ’em?” Talea sniffed the air as they passed an older couple walking arm in arm. “I don’t smell anything.” “Bah, you humans never do. Noses like old
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Dexter Fox By Joel Tagert By Ali Hoff Published Issue 095, November 2021 “I forgot you were dexter,” Lissa said as she watched her half-brother coiling the rope he’d been using to suspend their food in a tree. She laughed. “Isn’t that what they used to call you in school?” “I can’t remember,” Ten muttered,