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

Issue of May 21, 2007

8 articles in this issue.


A Walk in the Rain by Dan Mulhollen — Cover story short fiction

Moving to Lincoln Heights was a compromise, at best. I was born and raised in the city. I liked the convenience of having dozens of small stores all within walking distance. Mina had lived most of her life in a gated community; the sort of place where you needed a six-figure income and a relative in politics to even apply for residence. To her, I lived in a ghetto; to me, she lived in a police state. There were truths to both opposing opinions neither of us wanted to admit.

Lichloved 70 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

Our Friend Fashhad. A flashback to school, where Ashlinne continues to make friends in arcana class.

The Magic Fans by Michael G. Mears — Essay

Sometimes things only work if the boss believes they will work -- and if the boss is determined to believe they did work!

Shrek the Third: Stagehounds and Scene Stealers by Bernie and Sand Pilarski — Movie review

Sand and Bernie go to the movies and giggle madly at "Shrek the Third."

Peek of the Week 092 by Anita Lee — Photo art

Anita Lee shares with us her vibrant pastel painting, "Mexcala."

Venus and the Moon by Cheryl Haimann — Photo art

Poetry editor Cheryl Haimann captures a sweet night sky image of the planet Venus and the Moon.

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 39 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

While Kenyon tidies up the mess he's made of Jim, Charlotte returns to Eddie's, caught up on sleep and about to receive a lecture on her wayward ways.

The Aser Stories 13: The Price of Freedom by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

What are you willing to give up in order to do what you want? Will you sacrifice your time? Your morals? Your money?

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