Piker Press β€” Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
May 11, 2026
Three Unusual Days
Eric Suhem -- Memorable times...

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Windows I Cannot Touch
Carol Dickey -- "...a journey you have not yet taken..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

The Folklore of the High Passes: The Wanwun of the Chinar Leaves
Harrison Cashmere -- These poems explore the mystical landscape of the Kashmir Valley, from the "Vakhs" of Lal Ded to the folklore of the Walnut Jinn, the collection seeks to preserve the cultural "texture" of high-altitude traditions.

poem * ...to article.

Acidic Nightmares
George Gad Economou -- "the scent of bourbon lingers in the air..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Old-guy Aubade
Bruce Morton -- "...Why old men get up so early..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Going To See
Mark J. Mitchell -- "...He’d let stars pick his leaving time..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

The Sweet Story of Imbuya and Ulude
Ndaba Sibanda -- Two poems about the Ulude plant.

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Hey! You All
Pranab Ghosh -- "The seed, the sapling, the Tree..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

High
Frederick Foote -- "...drank wine felt divine..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Triangle
Scott Waters -- "enter at your own peril..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Corollaries: A Fibonacci Quintet
Sterling Warner -- "...unsuspecting star crossed couples..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Clurie Burlow
Paul Stansbury -- Paul Stansbury is the author of the five volume Inversion short story collection, Down By the Creek – Ripples and Reflections, and Under the Faerie Moon, an illustrated poetry book. His speculative fiction stories have appeared in a number of print anthologies as well as a variety of online publications.

fiction * ...to article.

Sir Rusty
Jake Rinloan -- Jake Rinloan is a native Californian who has lived much of his life in the state of Washington, with stints in Finland and Canada. He is a University of Washington graduate who is passionate about writing, reading, and outdoor recreation. Most recently, Jake worked as a project director for the California chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

cover story fiction life * ...to article.

A Memorandum from The Informatory Council at Ape World University
Jerry A. Sierra -- And now you know...

speculative fiction * ...to article.