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

Issue of June 23, 2008

6 articles in this issue.


Notes From the Office 09: Mondays by Sand Pilarski — Announcement

Managing Editor Sand Pilarski weighs in with an explanation about Mondays.

The Ridge Walker: Part 2 by Chas Wallace — Cover story short fiction

The look in his eyes was serious, but filled with promise. But it was a promise that seemed to come from farther away than Jim had ever imagined. He was afraid of that pledge, but far more afraid of not taking that first step ...

The Untaught History by Dan Mulhollen — Essay

Almost every history student in high school could say that what they were taught was dry and seemed to have no point. Over this summer break, maybe history teachers ought to worry lest about the text book and think about teaching what really happened.

Peek of the Week 148 by Lydia Manx — Photo art

Plumbago blossoms in the spotlight.

Patterns in Blood 31 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires

Part of the investigation is learning about all the members of the strange Hagen family that Alanna had the misfortune to marry into. The memories Alanna has to share are not very clear ... almost as though something was hidden from her.

The Aser Stories 55: Small Comfort by Sand Pilarski — Short ficiton fantasy

Just what you need when you're feeling left all alone to face the music is one more crabby ghost griping about desertion.

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