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

Issue of January 16, 2006

8 articles in this issue.


Fever Dreams 076 by Sand Pilarski — Comics

Although she knew it was wrong, Mr. Smith's secretary still often fantasized about him.

Hole in One by Ase Ur-Jennan — Cover story short fiction fantasy

If you're going to steal a shaman's pretzels at the inn, you better make sure your back is covered...

Lichloved 12 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

Ten years have passed. Ashlinne's a teen now, and Hazzanghoul's off at the Academy of Dark Arts, studying, er, diligently. But he's about to learn that even the thinnest of family bonds are difficult to get rid of.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Worm Guy by Alexandra Queen — Humor

Money, status, plastic surgery... none of it means anything to a snarky writer. What does it take to impress Alex? A pile of worms.

Peek of the Week 025 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Waves pounding a Pacific shore soften the lines of the landscape with mist.

Anachronocity v9p7 by Josh Brown — Science fiction, time travel

Vol. 9 - Mama's Pride - Part 7 <br> Alex and Katlyn's survival in the future takes on a life of its own as Katlyn continues to reveal to Alex all the events that transpired during his coma.

Time Traveler 27 by Sand Pilarski — Serial fiction romance contemporary mature content

The bittersweet conclusion of Time Traveler. Augusta speaks to her class of karma, not as retribution, but acceptance of self, acceptance of consequence and release. A return to true love's arms doesn't mean happily ever after, but sometimes to break the cycle, you have to accept the reality of self.

Night Time 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction vampire horror murder mystery mature content

You've just found out that your town is being overrun with ghouls and lawless supernatural creatures. The FBI isn't here to help, they're vampires looking to wipe the slate clean with blood. The ghost possessing your best friend wants to be chums, and you're developing a craving for blood. What could make your evening better? Try hellspawn.

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