Issue of September 3, 2007

Peony In Love: A Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review

Wendy Robards reviews Lisa See's book "Peony In Love."

Just One Rule by Sand Pilarski — Cover story short fiction

An Aser story.It's not always wrong to hide your emotions, and sometimes it's even a good idea to let people know when you're upset. However, if your job is to be attentive to patrons, then perhaps personal drama ought to take a back seat to making sure that the people who pay your wages are taken care of ...

Pinhead Story: Part Six by Sam Virzi — Fiction

A crazy ride, a battered conversation with a girl, and a lot of hard, dirty work -- and then the comraderie of thieves ... maybe this won't be Jack's next writing project: "What I Did On My Summer Vacation."

Peek of the Week 106 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Morning light catches elderberry blossoms.

Dark Whispers: Running Amok 53 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Leaving the lecherous Aunt Maddie to find and figure out to do with all the gory bits, Eddie leaves to sow seeds of mystery, and Charlotte finds herself alone with Toby, who has a funny way about him suddenly ...