Issue of June 18, 2012

The Elephant Keeper: Book Review by Wendy Robards — Book review "The Elephant Keeper"

A young man becomes the caretaker and friend of two starving elephants, saving their lives.

Shoo Fly by Pete McArdle — Cover story short fiction fantasy mature content

"Waiter, waiter, there's a fly in my soup! ... May I have a second serving, please?"

Prometheus: In Space, No One Can Hear You Suck by Bernie Pilarski — Movie review "Prometheus"

Abandoned by his alien-hating wife, Bernie intrepidly goes for a space ride, without even stopping for popcorn.

Peek of the Week 353 by Mel Trent — Photo art

Moonrise in Savannah, Georgia, USA.

The Ancient Guardian by Carrie A. Golden — Poem unrhymed

"An eagle's wail echoes through the dark brown valley as the rocks weep black and red tears ..."

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 6 by Hillary E. Peak — Serial fiction employment

Success is wonderful, but does the job have to drive you nuts in the meantime?

The Complex 28 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction horror vampires mature content

Lenny and Ben's first conflict is revealed, as the Vampire Master forces their memories decades into the past ...

Thirty Months On by Dan Mulhollen — Short fiction relationships

As time wears on, some of the painful broken edges wear down, until something interesting can slide into a heart ...