Anthony Pond’s A Tale of Cienega Mirth is a short story exploring the healing journey of a war veteran seeking refuge in a tranquil meadow nestled in the Sierras. The protagonist, trying to escape the haunting memories of combat, constructs a stone cabin next to...

“I’ve pushed so many frontiers in my life, I just want one more.” Perhaps that is not the noblest motivation out there, but for David Davis, the protagonist of the novel USS Primis: The First Starship by M.H. Altis, it may not even be true....

Christopher Griffith's Andrew's Addled Autopsy: A Sequel to William Ottoway's Utopia invites readers on an enlightening journey through the breathtaking Lake District, the mysterious Loch Ness, and the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland and Finland. The story centers around Andrew, an investigative journalist grappling with the...

The Monk by K. E. Adamus is a brilliantly crafted short story that skillfully blends the monotony of corporate life with an unsettling twist, creating an atmosphere that feels both familiar and surreal. The narrative centers around Victor, an ordinary office worker known as “the...

A Walking Nightmare by Lori R. Lopez invites readers on a chilling yet introspective adventure filled with fear, survival, and self-discovery. Meet Alexis Little Joyce, a brilliant but solitary scholar who finds herself in a terrifying situation when her car breaks down in a deserted...

In Tell Tale Tattler, Robert E. Kearns invites us into the life of Arthur Brennan, a middle-class guy living in 1970s Dublin. On the surface, Brennan seems to have it all—a decent job, a modern home, and a family. Yet, underneath this picture-perfect life, he...

The Asteroid Cafe by Zachry Wheeler is a sci-fi story that combines humor and a pinch of darkness, all set in a lonely satellite restaurant during Earth's off-season for orbital tourism. Kevin Kyle Kane, a self-proclaimed nihilist, has chosen this remote location for a solitary...

Conditional Love by Valerie Allen is a fantastic short story that digs into the ups and downs of love, identity, and family acceptance. It follows Chris and Stephen, a couple navigating the complexities of their relationship as they are gearing up to meet Stephen's traditional...

Let No Man Tear Asunder by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story filled with deception, revenge, and the complex interplay of human relationships. At its center is Ash "Sweet" Afton, a charming yet self-centered man whose charisma conceals a dangerous narcissism. When his wife,...

Almost Perfect by Deandre Kralevic is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the dark, twisted world of Marcus Saint-Claude, a therapist whose charm and intellect mask his sinister double life. This gripping tale explores the themes of manipulation, obsession, and the thin line between healing...