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The Howling Train by David Henson

The Howling Train by David Henson

Short Stories

A train whistled in the distance. Fumbling in the dark, John knocked over a half empty bottle on his …

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The Barfleur By Richard L. Rubin

Short Stories

The battle at the edge of the Orion Nebula had been long and costly, and it wasn’t over yet, not …

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10 Questions with author Richard L. Rubin

Author Interview: Richard L. Rubin

Interviews

Richard L. Rubin has been writing science fiction and fantasy since 2008. His flash fiction story To …

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Big Q and Little Q by Matias Travieso-Diaz

Short Stories

The new supercomputer's official name was Avalanche, which evoked visions of vast bursts of energy …

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The Value of Peace by Dawn Lloyd

Short Stories

These confessions will likely be meaningless. I’ve said many times that actions are the only things …

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Interview with author and editor Dawn Lloyd

Author Interview: Dawn Lloyd

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Dawn Lloyd is an American who got bored and set out across the world looking for adventure. Four …

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"Sakurajima-iro" A short story by Samuel Barnhart. Read online at Theme of Absence.com

Sakurajima-iro by Samuel Barnhart

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When we were kids, Sadoko always joked that I was nothing but knees and elbows. Getting them …

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"Sakurajima-iro" A short story by Samuel Barnhart. Read online at Theme of Absence.com

Funeral Arrangements by Roy Dorman

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Billy Redmond had copied the street address out of the phonebook. Transposing the last two numbers …

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Many Shallow Ponds By Ian Sims

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Mia saw him across the bar. He had a goofy face, but their interests aligned—"Not-too-classical …

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10 Questions with author Ian Sims

Author Interview: Ian Sims

Interviews

Ian Sims is a writer from the Great Lakes region. He currently works in the Chicago tech sector, and …

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The Whistler by Harris Coverley

Short Stories

"Close the damn door!" my Uncle Alwin yelled, before taking another big lug from his bottle. His …

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10 Questions with author Harris Coverley

Author Interview: Harris Coverley

Interviews

Harris Coverley has short fiction published or forthcoming in Lovecraftiana, Schlock! Webzine, and …

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