Issue of March 10, 2008

Self-Realization by Lydia Manx — Cover story nonfiction essay

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a spot devoted to religion. This particular religion places a high value on meditation, and surrounds itself with natural beauty to help people understand that they are part of a greater universe.

Paradoxica 3 by Kimberly Zeidner — Fiction

Logan's family and friends grieve for him, and wonder if he will ever have the will to live again. He just wonders if he's smart enough to do it.

Peek of the Week 133 by Jon Renaut — Photo art

Candles catch the light in Holy Trinity Church in York, UK.

Life by Carrie A. Golden — Poem unrhymed

There is a rhythm to living, and an unknown. Both should be cherished.

Patterns in Blood 18 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Alanna visits the restaurant owner in the hospital, not knowing how soon she will visit that hospital again.

The Aser Stories 42: Natural Selection by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

Office politics in action on the trail with an eight-foot troll, a talking dog, and two educated baboons.