Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
May 11, 2026

Issue of May 11, 2026

14 articles in this issue.


Three Unusual Days by Eric Suhem — Art

Memorable times...

Sir Rusty by Jake Rinloan — Cover story fiction life

Jake Rinloan is a native Californian who has lived much of his life in the state of Washington, with stints in Finland and Canada. He is a University of Washington graduate who is passionate about writing, reading, and outdoor recreation. Most recently, Jake worked as a project director for the California chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

Clurie Burlow by Paul Stansbury — Fiction

Paul Stansbury is the author of the five volume Inversion short story collection, Down By the Creek – Ripples and Reflections, and Under the Faerie Moon, an illustrated poetry book. His speculative fiction stories have appeared in a number of print anthologies as well as a variety of online publications.

The Folklore of the High Passes: The Wanwun of the Chinar Leaves by Harrison Cashmere — Poem

These poems explore the mystical landscape of the Kashmir Valley, from the "Vakhs" of Lal Ded to the folklore of the Walnut Jinn, the collection seeks to preserve the cultural "texture" of high-altitude traditions.

Acidic Nightmares by George Gad Economou — Poem unrhymed

"the scent of bourbon lingers in the air..."

Corollaries: A Fibonacci Quintet by Sterling Warner — Poem unrhymed

"...unsuspecting star crossed couples..."

Going To See by Mark J. Mitchell — Poem unrhymed

"...He’d let stars pick his leaving time..."

Hey! You All by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

"The seed, the sapling, the Tree..."

High by Frederick Foote — Poem unrhymed

"...drank wine felt divine..."

Old-guy Aubade by Bruce Morton — Poem unrhymed

"...Why old men get up so early..."

The Sweet Story of Imbuya and Ulude by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem unrhymed

Two poems about the Ulude plant.

Triangle by Scott Waters — Poem unrhymed

"enter at your own peril..."

Windows I Cannot Touch by Carol Dickey — Poem unrhymed

"...a journey you have not yet taken..."

A Memorandum from The Informatory Council at Ape World University by Jerry A. Sierra — Speculative fiction

And now you know...

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