Issue of December 18, 2006

Birds of Ripon 08 by Bernie Pilarski — Comics birds

Shy and retiring, the Hermit Thrush keeps to himself and his cabin in the woods, with plenty of munchies on hand.

Lichloved 56 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

Now that Ashlinne is attending the Academy of Dark Arts, let's take a peek at her typical day.

Christmas Thoughts by Lydia Manx — Nonfiction essay

Vampire fiction Staff Writer Lydia Manx brings us some remembered images of the holiday season, and a little bit of crazy cheer.

Peek of the Week 072 by Dan Mulhollen — Photo art

A new snow on an Ohio neighborhood.

Sushi by Mark W. Swarthout — Poem unrhymed

Mega Tokyo vol. 4 by Mel Trent — Review manga

A popular online comic, MegaTokyo's silly gags and flawed but fascinating characters hold up even in print.

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 21 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Time for Charlotte to return to California and face Kenyon's sure-to-be-grim music! Some day she would have to get around to that stress-free vacation, but right now, she has to figure out a strategy that will allow her to live through this confrontation.