With Apologies to the Sea Nymph Thetis
With Apologies to the Sea Nymph Thetis Sage Hunter Crouching on the floor, the sergeant said, ‘This is it, lad. On my mark it all goes ahead. No second chances.’ He raised his hand above his head, ready to signal his troops into action. I huddled behind my toy box, looming over the foot-high figure […]
Giant Skeleton
Giant Skeleton Hazel Astell Stygian snow. I try to see the blackness in all the whiteness. Tar slick. Asphalt through endless planes of blank-snowed silence. Tick. ‘You know, not many people choose Alaska.’ ‘It wasn’t our first choice.’ ‘Not scared of the bears?’ ‘No. Animals don’t faze me. They’re just eating like the rest of […]
An Interview with T. R. Napper
An Interview with T. R. Napper T. R. Napper has carved out a niche in the speculative fiction genre with a distinctive style that blends elements of cyberpunk dystopia with profound social commentary. His debut novel 36 Streets has been praised for its intricate plot and vivid depiction of a futuristic Hanoi. The novel delves […]
The Tangibility of Dreams
The Tangibility of Dreams Ebony Eve I was told I was going to die today. The news was aimed at me, point blank. The specialist rattled off facts that hit my ringing ears like spent shell casings meeting concrete. The barrel of a gun was pressed flush to the space between my eyes as he […]
An Interview with Jonathan Olfert
An Interview with Jonathan Olfert The mysterious powers of the obscure and the esoteric can pull the human mind far off the beaten track. Jonathan Olfert explores these realms of forbidden power and eldritch truths in his short fiction piece ‘The Final Whisper’. Through the eyes of the protagonist Larkh, Olfert shows us how such power maps onto […]