Issue of May 31, 2010

Let the Great World Spin : Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "Let the Great World Spin"

Wendy Robards reviews the book "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann.

The Phantom by Tyler Willson — Cover story short fiction

The entire navy is on the lookout for him, but the morning fog is on his side.

Benefactors R Us by Dan H. Woods — Essay humor spam

It always pays to check your email -- something surprising may be in store for you!

Peek of the Week 249 by Chas Wallace — Photo art

An intimate glimpse of one of Chas Wallace's prized fountain pens.

A Boy's Life by KK Brown — Poem rhymed

"Far too young, he was -- they said ..." Yes, all of them are.

Mother Edith, at 98 by Michael Lee Johnson — Poem unrhymed

The time has come for Mother Edith, and her Angel, too.

Strange Bedfellows 40 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires werewolves

Natasha is surprised and chagrined when she sees who is walking in out of the mists ... maybe she shouldn't have grown so attached to Harry ...

Dinner with Henry 7: The Celebration by Bruce Memblatt — Short fiction fantasy

How much better a celebration is when no secrets are to be avoided ... and forgetfulness doesn't end the evening's fun ...

It's the End of the World As We Know It, Part 2 by Lydia Manx — Short fiction fantasy

It was the end of the world, but they got used to it. Now something new is happening...