Issue of December 31, 2018 : Piker Press

What Is Left by Paul Lubaczewski — Cover story fiction horror

Before deciding to take writing seriously, Paul has done many things: printer, caving, the SCA, Brew-master, punk singer, music critic etc. Since then he has appeared in numerous science fiction and horror magazines and anthologies. Part One of Two.

A Shaking Tree by Ken Allan Dronsfield — Poem unrhymed

"...but she has promises to attend..."

Brunch by Gary Glauber — Poem unrhymed

"...Every word illuminated<br /> with a parent's pride..."

Carmina Burana by Robin Wyatt Dunn — Poem unrhymed

"...keeping count, on our phones, like a metronome, for the right hour to speak..."

Chronicity by Sanjeev Sethi — Poem unrhymed

"...Nullities define our design..."

From Hogwash to Mouthwash by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

"...she delivered speeches that eulogised woman freedom stalwarts..."

The Jerusalem of Florence by Abigail George — Poem unrhymed

"The blood of the Cape runs through her veins..."

The Wine of the Soul by Hongri Yuan — Poem unrhymed

"...Let you see yourself without any sorrow..."

Undercover by Tony Gloeggler — Poem unrhymed

"...fired round after round and flew home with my thumbs raised..."

Dark Whispers 18 by Lydia Manx — Serial fiction, horror vampire mature content

Jasmine is not actually human, but has a need for Morgan's help. (*Note the rating: not for kids.*)