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"The Job" A short story by Alix Maria Taulbee, with art by Tim Bougger. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

The Job by Alix Maria Taulbee

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Lars tightened the barrel around the 9mm. The wooden fence shielding the porch was bent from the …

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10 Questions with author, actress, and screenwriter Alix Maria Taulbee.

Author Interview: Alix Maria Taulbee

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Alix Maria Taulbee is an east coast born and raised actress and filmmaker. Always one who stood out …

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Theme of Absence Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Contest. Click the link for submission guidelines.

Halloween Horror Flash Fiction Contest Opens Today

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Since Halloween is the greatest day of the year, I’ll once again be opening the Theme of Absence …

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Diary of a Guide by GJ Hart

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Day One They arrive just before noon. My team and I are first in line at the Exchange. We are by …

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Kid Medusa By Jon James

Kid Medusa By Jon James

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Medusa hurriedly yanked on her school uniform. She had slept through her alarm, again, and if she …

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Interview with author Jon James at Theme of Absence, an online magaize of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Author Interview: Jon James

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Jon James dwells in Lansing, Michigan, where he hopes to one day write something his mom can read. …

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The Sound of Moonlight by Rick McQuiston

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Samuel leaned back, wiped a dollop of blood on his hand onto his pant leg, and took a sip of tea. …

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18623 Ahriman by Kristina R. Mosley

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When the astronomers first announced that an asteroid barreled toward Earth, I was skeptical. I …

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10 Questions with author Kristina R. Mosley at Theme of Absence . com

Author Interview: Kristina R. Mosley

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Kristina R. Mosley lives in Conway, Arkansas. Her work has been featured in numerous small-press …

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On the Seventh Day by Calvin Demmer

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In the beginning we all felt like conquerors and adventurers. Our ship was traversing the very deep …

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10 Questions with Calvin Demmer, Author of "On the Seventh Day"

Author Interview: Calvin Demmer

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Calvin Demmer is a crime, mystery, and speculative fiction author. When not writing, he is intrigued …

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"Torturing Darrel's Demons" A short story by Eddie D. Moore. Read online at Theme of Absence . com.

Torturing Darrel’s Demons By Eddie D. Moore

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Darrel knew he was a possessed psychopath, and he enjoyed every minute of it. There were more than a …

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