Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Issue of February 7, 2004

8 articles in this issue.


Oort Cloud Oddities: Christmas Gifts by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed

What do you get for the relative who hates everything? Here are a few gift ideas that prove it is infinitely better to give than to receive.

Philadelphe by Kellie Gillespie — Op_ed

Karen and Katie were best friends for a while, as much as sisters can be until families start dividing -- husband from wife, sister from sister. The girls separated as the parents did. It just took more time.

Hamtramck Walk 08 by Amy Probst — Op_ed travel

<b>A tree essay.</b>

Anachronocity v2p1 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 2 - Mistaken Identity - Part 1 <br> After a successful escape from the prison ship, Alex and Katlyn are held aboard the escapee's ship, still shrouded in darkness. They are about to find out just what they've gotten themselves into.

Dreamer 35 by Sand Pilarski — Serial

Autumn leaves, spring blooms; summer's greens and snow scattered all about -- marble and granite and flagstone: images of remembering the timeless Dead.

Extinction's Brink 03 by Alexandra Queen — Serial

Psi Two's heresies have proven to be truths as she unlocks the secrets of the Fire Runes and summons the gods of old before Rho Five's eyes. What should have made them heroes and provided salvation for their people ends in damnation and disgrace instead.

Victory Highway (part XXIV) by John Trindle — Serial

Mark passes through a *lot* of territory, really quickly. He meets an old friend of the family for the first time.

The Council of Nine: Part I by Kevin Landis — Short

Nine dark figures manipulate the fate of the world from behind the scenes. The son of the late king holds some surprises of his own, however.

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