Issue of January 8, 2007

Birds of Ripon 10 by Bernie Pilarski — Comics birds

They're here, they're on vacation from regular jobs as corporate secretaries -- yes, now you see one -- the Robin.

The Black Sheep by KK Brown — Cover story short fiction

There's a lot of "fleecing" going on, but no one is going to get a warm pair of socks out of this incident ...

Peek of the Week 075 by Mark W. Swarthout — Photo art

Peppers catch the eye in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI.

Anime Review -- Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa by Mel Trent — Review

Mel Trent reviews "Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa" and gives this anime feature a thumbs up.

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 23 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Not quite as much fun as draining their bodies -- but hunting the four would-be murderers down in the dark is fairly entertaining, too. Looks like Kenyon has as much explaining to do as Charlotte does!

Love in the Theatre by Alun Evans — Short fiction

In the darkness of the theatre, despair mingles with sudden love -- and desire listens intently to murmured temptation ...