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

Issue of September 12, 2005

9 articles in this issue.


WikiWikiWebster 06 by Alexandra Queen — Comic

The definition of bar stool.

Fever Dreams 058 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

The tragic delusions of small appliances

Peek of the Week 07 by John Queen — Comics photograph

Elephant ivory scrimshaw

Websurfing by Alexandra Queen — Internet opinion humor

Guest columnist Alex Queen takes a moment to bring you some of her favorite web spots for the football season. NFL.com, fantasy football links, funny football articles and lots of links to Jon Gruden shouting at people. Bonus -- must-see William Shatner links.

Armchair Historian: By Dawn's Early Light by Van Lee — Military history

The War of 1812 brought the U.S. into the international scene, solidified it as a nation, and led to the organization of a professional army. It's arguably one of the most important events in the history of our nation, but it also is one of the least remembered.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Mutant Mice by Alexandra Queen — Op-ed humor genetic engineering ethics science

The British have been under a cloud of suspicion ever since the Spice Girls, but while they may have assuaged our fears temporarily by taking Madonna off our hands, it seems that it was only a ploy to distract us from their real mission -- cloning an army of mutated mice.

Time Traveler 09 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction contemporary romance mature content

In the classroom, the topic is Purgatory -- getting rid of the old earthly baggage before beginning a new existence in the afterlife. Roman Catholic shedding of earthly sins. New Hebrides shedding of pigs. Outside of the classroom, Valentine shows up to court Augusta sporting a fat lip and a cut-up face -- the scars earned shedding an old relationship. Does this mean he intends to embark on a new relationship with Augusta? Despite her best efforts, this flirtation doesn't seem to want to stay casual.

Night Time 05 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction murder mystery vampire horror mature content

In the aftermath of her mother's death, Lynn is awash in people. People asking questions. People lending a hand. People being more trouble than they're worth. One person stands out, however. A special agent with an unusual affect on people. Something about his eyes makes Lynn suspect he's an insomniac like she is. She's more right than she knows...

Heart's Blood 04 by Anna Parrish — Short science fiction

Sheraden's symbiont may be a curse, but it's a lucrative one. With a few partners and a ship of her own, Sheraden can seek her father and freedom from the Heart's Blood. But one of her newfound friends doesn't seem to understand that Sheraden can't return his attentions. Will his drastic ploy to break through to her work, or will the Heart's Blood lead to Sheraden's death? Part four of five.

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