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

Issue of March 17, 2008

10 articles in this issue.


Way Station by Mel Trent — Cover story fiction fantasy

The Seraphim Twins, Kaine and Jynx, have been joined by Iai, who has professed his mission to protect Kaine. But the danger is growing, and Kaine is less worried about himself than about his twin and the girl Kumiko ...

Paradoxica 4 by Kimberly Zeidner — Fiction fantasy

"One swallow does not make a summer," Frank had told Logan, who was beginning to understand more about life than he had thought existed ...

Salad Days by Lydia Manx — Food

Lydia Manx makes salads a part of her regular diet, but isn't inclined to let them be dull ...

On Salads by Dan Mulhollen — Nonfiction essay

When it comes to salads, Dan Mulhollen considers them at their most useful merely as food for thought.

The Lettuce Habit by Sand Pilarski — Nonfiction information

Some people are willing to admit addiction to the mundane and wondrously crunchy iceberg lettuce. Sand Pilarski details her habit.

Notes From the Office 06: The Eatin' O' the Green by Sand Pilarski — Opinion essay

The Piker Press Staff considers, remembers, and instructs about salads.

Peek of the Week 134 by Sand Pilarski — Photo art

Cherry blossoms in California.

Beneath the Similes by Dan Mulhollen — Poem unrhymed

It's like this; it's like that -- but all the words point to only one thing for which our whole being strives.

Patterns in Blood 19 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Alanna is released from the hospital -- but into a new nightmare of destruction and gross revelation.

The Aser Stories 43: Adding Insult to Injury by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction

Cloudraft the Wizard gets on Aser's last nerve and everyone runs right out of sympathy for his plight.

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