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

Issue of October 2, 2006

5 articles in this issue.


The Lord Watches Over Us by KK Brown — Cover story short fiction

Mad Lord Patu of the Homemade Beer and Mbanje Reefers has an artificial leg. Most days, that's just about all he wears, so its origin was bound to come up in conversation sooner or later ...

Lichloved 47 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

Ashlinne's undead skeletal pet seems to have a cozy life. But is BitBit's life as idyllic as it seems?

A Time For Reflection by Mark W. Swarthout — Nonficiton essay

You get comfortable with the radio station you've listened to for years. The kind of music it plays becomes a part of you. Then -- WHAM! -- things change, and yes, it hurts!

Peek of the Week 061 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

A Giant Swallowtail in the garden

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 10 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

The drunken mistress falls into bed with her wounded lover, much to Charlotte's disgust. Can't these people keep their minds on anything but sex? Apparently not, but Charlotte's vacation is about to take an interesting turn as pirates show up, intent upon taking over a yacht that Charlotte has already decided belongs to her.

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