Issue of January 9, 2006

Lichloved 11 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

Ashlinne and her little friend Byzantium bring their pets together to play, talking as young children do about their futures. Because growing up is hott.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Scary Workout Videos by Alexandra Queen — Humor exercise

Sure, I'll resolve to work out more this year, just like I have every year before this. But only if "feel the burn" applies to my muscles, and not my poor eyes.

Peek of the Week 024 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

A memory of summer's warmth reflected in the colors of a turk's cap lily.

Fire or Flames by Lydia Manx — Poem un

Night Time 22 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampire mature content

Life as she knew it is over for Lynn. Now she's about to embark on a new lifestyle -- one that involves routine murder, bloodthirsty supernatural creatures and, oh, a new cat.

Time Traveler 26 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction romance contemporary mature content

Augusta makes her plans for escape, but Jacob Moersgard has plans of his own, and is a manipulative mastermind who knows just what buttons to push.