Issue of May 5, 2008

Bonfires by Sand Pilarski — Cover story short fiction

The encounter was just chance, but both of them knew that there is a fire that can be sought when one is cold and alone. Sometimes the world seems so cold, and a life can seem like such a lone spark in a vast emptiness, that finding fire is the only solution human eyes can see...

Peek of the Week 141 by Mel Trent — Photo art

Tulips at the Governor's Mansion.

Three Japan Poems by Terri Edwards — Poem haiku

Patterns in Blood 24 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Alanna attempts to resume a normal life, but the continuing weirdness drives her to drastic action ...

Mystery 2 by Mel Trent — Short fiction fantasy

Raven has no choice but to visit the scene of the crime, and finds not only a witness and a helper, but the inspiration to sell Girl Scout cookies.

The Aser Stories 48: On the Fly by Sand Pilarski — Short fiction fantasy

Okay, so maybe blowing up the evil wizard Fellmount's house wasn't the smartest thing Aser and Danner ever did. The clans of Ur suggest they not let the door hit them on the ass on the way out.