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

Issue of September 4, 2004

10 articles in this issue.


Fever Dreams 012 by Sand Pilarski — Comic

It was only when he began to invite his friends that Babs minded her cat watching her take a bath.

Contest: 10k (or 3k) by Labor Day! by — News

You have three days to crank out ten thousand words. On your mark, get set...

"Write Fiction Like Cheryl" Contest Winner Announced! by Cheryl Haimann — News, contest

The first Piker Press contest <i>ever</i> has concluded. Cheryl was amused and touched by the entries - but was she inspired?

GGGL: Plan to Change Your Life 02 by Writer Gypsy — Op_ed

Today, as you read this, you should have your lists in hand and know where you intend to begin making changes in your life. You're ready for steps two and three. Part II of II.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Lotion by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed

The first time leaving your baby and husband alone together while you go out of town is always tough for a new mother. But apparently, it's even tougher on Daddy and Lillian. They'll live through it, but just barely.

Las Vegas by Lydia Manx — Op_ed essay travel

Cover story.

Celery and Peanut Butter by Sand Pilarski — Poem

Poem

Anachronocity v7p5 by Josh Brown — Serial

Vol. 7 - What a Mess - Part 5 <br> Conflicting information is passed around as Alex tries to piece together the mystery of Katlyn's disappearance. Meanwhile, Katyln tries to comprehend the information she's being fed.

Dreamer 61 by Sand Pilarski — Serial

Sully remembers at last who she is, and why she is, and what she has to do. No one is going to like the solution much, but the symbols of Sully's dream are inescapable.

Gamble 04 by Sailor Jim Johnston — Short

The wealthiest man in the world thinks Tod Ruckle is a "business precognitive" and wants to hire him on the spot. For Tod, it's like having his very own fairy godfather. There's just one little decision neither of them quite understand... <small>Part 4 of 5. Sci-Fi</small>

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