February 2010Heavenly / Robert E. Porter
Jesus, cloned from the Shroud of Turin to be their organ-grinder's monkey, tries to escape the machinations of the Church. Inspired by the Beatles, he'd find refuge -- and himself -- behind the walls of a recording studio.
My Father the Boogeyman and the Candied Ears / Kenneth M. Muise, Jr.
When your father is a monster of undefinable nature it can wear on a family's social standing and just plain ruin the holidays.
Dead Man's Hand / Hereward L.M. Proops
When a card shark begins to dominate the poker tables of Desolation Springs, the citizens are baffled by his unusual talent.
The Farm / Kevin R. Doyle
Abandoned for years, the ranch had held onto its secrets. And when a visitor finally came, he brought with him secrets of his own.
Girls of the Apocalypse / Matthew Burgess
Surrounded by the shattered remains of a world that has burnt itself to the ground, I find hope in the plight of two young girls who are left with no other choice but to turn to me for survival.
Damn Lights / Dave Kiefaber
With dirt in his sleeves and garbage cooling against his leg, Amon Smith confirmed that the lights were a bad thing.
Masquerade / Benjamin Winship
Stan has no idea what he is in for when he volunteers for a science experiment to boost his political standing. He thought it would be quick and painless until the Prime Council of Earth decides to show up.
After the End of the World / Chris Castle
A story about the end of the world and what happens afterwards.
Nor Shall My Sword / Terence Kuch
A bucolic town in Eastern Washington state: an old house is demolished, but one wall resists. The wall grows, slowly but inexorably, until it extends through the town. Citizens are disturbed, annoyed; but others see possibilities.
The Third Man / Christian Dzadek
In an alternate dimension of space and time, the dominant species on the planet has achieved symbiotic harmony with nature. When some of their kind fall prey to a strange transformation, they summon an unlikely hero to help them restore balance.
Grandfather's Room / Jeff Miller
It was all so unfair, Billy's grandfather locked in his own bedroom, unable to see anyone or be with his own grandson.
Memory Lane / Shaune Lafferty Webb
Antique-trader Reuben Tenkate has been waiting a lifetime for one very special piece to make its way back to his shop. Now it’s arrived and, for Reuben and the man who brought it, nothing will ever be the same again.
A Day at the Circus / John Paulits
Reality shows may one day save the planet. Or maybe not.
The Nighty Knight / Fred Anderson
The problem with suicide is that it leaves a mess for someone else to clean up.
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