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Z Scale by Mike Justman

Short Stories

On Monday just before lunch, Susan Brin tripped Connie Christopher as she carried a stack of books …

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Interview with author Mike Justman

Author Interview: Mike Justman

Interviews

Mike Justman is a writer, editor, and filmmaker living in Chicago. He posts photos of his pulp …

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"Classical Monster" A short story by David Henson. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Classical Monster by David Henson

Short Stories

The creature had been trapped in the electro-net overnight. "Sensors indicate that's the last …

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"The Randamine Pyramids" A short story by Ryan Harris. Read online at Theme of Absence.

The Randamine Pyramids by Ryan Harris

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They were always a mystery to me, the steel pyramids that prodded the sky. I say steel but it was …

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10 Questions with author Ryan Harris

Author Interview: Ryan Harris

Interviews

Ryan Harris is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, but currently resides in Arizona. He enjoys …

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"September" A short story by Lizz Shepherd. Read online at Theme of Absence

September by Lizz Shepherd

Short Stories

September 24th We are still allowed to blog. I found that out last week, and I was happy to hear …

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"But Not Forgotten" A short story by Mike Murphy. Read online at Theme of Absence.

But Not Forgotten by Mike Murphy

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“Apples?” the pimply faced, teenage produce clerk responded. “What. . . What are they?” “You …

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"The Inventor" A short story by Chris Dean. Read online at Theme of Absence.

The Inventor by Chris Dean

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The second evening Angela Frakes refused to sit at the same table with a robot. She took her supper …

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Lab Rats by Eddie D. Moore

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Nathan palmed the glass vial in his coat pocket and as he changed clothes, he slid the vial into the …

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"The Old Razor-in-the-Apple Trick" A short story by James Gallagher. Read online at Theme of Absence.

The Old Razor-in-the-Apple Trick by James Gallagher

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Brice knew they weren't going to have a costume for him. No wonder his mother had practically pushed …

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"Tuesday Morning at Stillman's Pond" A short story by Karl Lykken. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Tuesday Morning at Stillman’s Pond by Karl Lykken

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I found myself so drawn to Stillman's Pond that I skipped the Tuesday morning Service for the first …

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"Sorrow Island" by Shawn D. Brink. Read online at Theme of Absence.

Sorrow Island by Shawn D. Brink

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America claimed neutrality at the beginning of World War I, but in truth we were against Germany …

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