Issue of June 25, 2007

Review in Haiku: Gerald's Game by Katrina Stonoff — Book review

Katrina Stonoff reviews Stephen King's suspenseful "Gerald's Game."

The Overactive Imagination of Lucy Jade, Part 1 by Mel Trent — Cover story short fiction

The Agency wants to investigate Lucy Jade, because everyone knows that it's just not right for a young girl to see ghosts. And her parents want Lucy investigated too, because they know that seeing ghosts is not normal. "Cure her," they say, "and stop her from writing those awful stories." Can they be both wrong and right?

Peek of the Week 097 by Anita Lee — Photo art

Anita Lee shares with us another of her vibrant pastel paintings.

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 44 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Had Kenyon seriously considered turning this idiot Tim into a vampire? What had he been thinking? Tim is so incompetent he can't even keep his stupid aunt from opening the door! Time to do Tim's thinking for him. Maybe they can even pull this plan off.

The Aser Stories 18: On a Silver Platter by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

Win every bet? Make money hand over fist? Sounds good to some of the Jennan Clan, and they don't want to give up the opportunity, even to the point of war ...

Retiring in Mexico By the Numbers: Part Three by Michael McLaughlin — Travel

Michael McLaughlin continues to unveil the secrets of a successful retirement in Lake Chapala, Mexico.