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Dark Skies and Bloody Stars by Joe Struvallo Stu knelt beside the first body. The shooter had…
Hocus Pocus by Michael Smith The lights dimmed. The audience hushed. Word had spread that this…
YPM2025 by Teresa Freeland An incoming text alert sounded from Cora’s phone. Although rushed for time, trying…
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‘Sleep Like the Undead’ Mattress and Bedding by Megan Moreland Everything is going according to plan. I…
The Coffin Maker by Kristoph Kosicki Nobody saw the coffin maker ride into town and sure as…
Annabel Lee by Paul Hilding And so all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my…
Alone by Paul Cesarini I don’t know how long I’ve been here and that’s a problem. I…
The Cold Light of Autumn by Billy Ramone Benny’s family had a cabin down in the Hocking…
The Poor Witch by Michael Fowler “Will we fly out?” I asked old witch Maggid. Maggid had…
Blood Trail by Gregory Meece Urban living offers advantages, like proximity to work and a vibrant lifestyle….
Knockoff by Chris Kahle I am a mystery shopper who loves his job more than anything in…
De Draconibus AmericanisJournals on the Subject of North American Dragonsby C. Breeze FOREWORDWhat follows are pages recovered…
Nana Emma by Dennis Kohler Nana Emma’s house was empty. It was less than it had been….
Kirkoff’s Friend by Michael W. Clark Kirkoff was always disappointed in Cleveland. It was 1990 and Lake…
What Holds the Future? by Bill Tope iSweeney sat in the examination room, clad in a hospital…
More Than Me by Bill Tope 1Henry glanced down at himself, saw the threadbare white t-shirt with…
Two Brothers by Bill Tope 1984It was well past midnight when Dad padded from his bedroom out…
Hog Heaven, A Lawyer’s Pig Tale by Steven Eichenblatt A primal scream pierces the quiet. Twigs snap with…
Over the Counter by Paul Kimm Paul went to live in Russia on the fifth day of…
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Vacation by Tom Koperwas Bill Johnson sat in his cubicle and waited for the staff to leave….
The Case of the Musical Orb by Shant Khodadadian Heroes’ Street was as lively as ever. The…