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

Issue of June 27, 2005

9 articles in this issue.


Fever Dreams 049 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

An injudicious mouse about to find the answer to his question...

That's Life 22 by John Queen — Comics political

Oh, no. The polls are in, and the results don't look good for Telnit.

Repair Man by Jerry Seeger — Cover story short fiction science fiction sci-fi

Mankind has been struggling with the issue of bottom-line versus human resources since the building of the pyramids. Finding the right balance isn't something we're going to achieve any time soon.

Anime Review: Haibane Renmei by Melanie Trent — News anime film review

Even without the bloody sword fights, giant robots and angsty pretty boys, this thirteen episode series about a young girl who hatches from a cocoon with everything but her memory has plenty to compel. From the intriguing philosophical metaphors to the developing relationships and character interactions, Haibane Renmei may be the best anime series you might have otherwise overlooked.

An Organized Life: Part 4 of 4 by Mary Klaebel — Nonfiction how-to

This is it! The final stage to organizing your home! Knick-knacks and general clutter have met their match with seven easy steps to organized living that you can apply anywhere.

Oort Cloud Oddities: British Sporks by Alexandra Queen — Op_ed humor current events

Get the bride a set of sporks, because times are a-changing! Yes, the Brits are seriously considering banning pointy knives.

Meanderings 23 by Basil D. — Op_ed humor pets kids

In which Striker the snake moves into Basil's Household. Trained since birth to consider snakes "the enemy", Basil reluctantly comes to terms with his daughter's new pet.

DM by Cheryl Haimann — Poem unrhymed

A poem inspired by David Lehman's poem "SF".

NASCAR Dreams 05 by Ed Moyer — Short fiction contemporary action

The conclusion of NASCAR Dreams.

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