Issue of December 12, 2005

Fever Dreams 071 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

Sometimes you just have to call 'em as you see 'em.

Eggnog Season by Cheryl Haimann — Cover story poem acrostic

Tis the season.

Lichloved 07 by Alexandra Queen — Humor dark fantasy

Ashlinne's new step-mommy is a waste, but will the creepy new step-brother prove himself friend or foe?

Oort Cloud Oddities: State Slogans by Alexandra Queen — Humor political

New Jersey's state slogan is getting a new makeover -- and you know if someone says, "makeover," California has just got to join in.

Peek of the Week 020 by Bernie Pilarski — Photo art

Portrait of a raven on Highway 1, near Pescadero.

Night Time 18 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction murder mystery vampire horror mature content

It's going to take more than a pancake buffet to win the affections of Harry Adkison, but you can't blame Tina for trying. Meanwhile, a menacing dream torments Lynn's sleep, with strange changes to her body that won't fade away upon waking.

Time Traveler 22 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction romance contemporary mature content

Neil Radigan is new and improved, and a date with him actually starts out with fun and laughter, but then Fate steps in to rub Augusta's face in her heartbreak.