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

Issue of February 11, 2008

9 articles in this issue.


Review in Haiku: Waiting by Katrina Stonoff — Book review

Katrina Stonoff reviews "Waiting" by Ha Jin.

Unexpected Valentines by Dan Mulhollen — Cover story short fiction

Looking back through your years, examining the relationships you had -- how many can you remember, and how many would you rather forget?

Lichloved 81 by Alexandra Queen — Dark humor, fantasy

The Mounds of Scorpid Hominae. Hazzanghoul's big revelation regarding chimeric mages, scorpions, men and eyeballs is lost on Ashlinne.

Simplicity: Spinach Soup by Sand Pilarski — Food

An easy Lenten soup with lots of flavor? Try spinach soup and you'll be ashamed at how delicious a meatless meal can be.

Review: Mo's Bacon Bar by Cheryl Haimann — Opinion review food

She wants chocolate. You just want a decent breakfast. Now you can both be happy.

Peek of the Week 129 by Alex and Lili Queen — Photo art

A valentine from the Senior Editor and the Future Overlordess of the Galaxy.

Patterns in Blood 14 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

The police refuse to take Alanna's fears seriously without more proof. They'll get their proof, all right, but Alanna has to wonder: Is it already too late?

Postcards from the Past 1: St. Valentine's Day by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction

Winter needs some kind of break from its cold and dismal days. After weeks and weeks of staring at the cold walls and hearing people cough, a little warm breeze and an unexpected smile can make a young woman's heart remember Spring ...

A Valentine from the Heart by Lydia Manx — Short fiction horror

Vampire writer Lydia Manx offers her readers a twisted valentine ...

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