Issue of October 26, 2026

Spooning Couples: a review of <i>Ugly Ground Swell Moss</i> by Jacob Schepers by Peter Mladinic — Book review

Peter Mladinic reviews the book of poetry "Ugly Ground Swell Moss."

Mr. Brunelle Explains It All 12 by Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr. — Comic

Just say "maybe" a lot...

Damn Kids by James Charles — Cover story fiction horror

James is a veteran of the United States Army and was an educator for the Los Angeles School District in various capacities for thirty years. He has have six books published by small presses and now lives on the Big Island of Hawaii.

All the Dead Beasts by JS Apsley — Fiction horror

JS Apsley is the pen name of an author from Glasgow, Scotland. He won the Ringwood short story prize 2024 and has gone on to place over 50 short stories in various publications.

God Didn't Show Up by Rishi Kunal — Poem

"...wallpaper peeled like forgotten prayers..."

how do heads dialog or keep balance? by Ndaba Sibanda — Poem

"...a bossy statement, and diplomatic skills..."

A Midlife Horror Story by Richard LeDue — Poem unrhymed

"...my ghosts are the saddest sort..."

Alien Baby Sitting by John Grey — Poem unrhymed

"...I offer it candy. And a Marvel comic...."

Fear of a Round Mirror by Gopal Lahiri — Poem unrhymed

"...Is somebody there within the mirror we have inherited?..."

Furry Dispatch Post Downpour! by Pranab Ghosh — Poem unrhymed

"Puddles like beauty spots..."

Kin by Scott Thomas Outlar — Poem unrhymed

"...just as you..."

Nowadays by Stephen Jarrell Williams — Poem unrhymed

"Running out of memories..."

Odor One by James Rumpel — Speculative fiction humor

I thought Jupiter was the gas giant planet...