Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
May 18, 2026
Against Love
Riana Jicha -- Riana Jicha is a PhD candidate and researcher whose work explores existential philosophy, organizational behavior, and the complexities of human emotion.

essay * ...to article.

Changing the World One Click at a Time: How Zooniverse and Citizen Science Empower People Everywhere**
April Mae M. Berza -- Millions of people help to advance real research, science, and knowledge...

essay * ...to article.

Folk
Wayne F. Burke -- "...summer breezes stirring leaves of trees..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

The Folklore of the High Passes: The Jinn of the Walnut Grove
Harrison Cashmere -- "The bark is a tapestry, gnarled and grey..."

poem * ...to article.

In the future,
Richard LeDue -- "...I’m sure there’ll be more poets..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Graham
Linda Imbler -- "...A phenomenal actor..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

I Remember
Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal -- "...Without a doubt I enjoyed your company..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Horizon to Infinity
Fabrice Poussin -- "...I imagine the abyss of final days..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Arrowroot Cookie
Jim Bates -- "Northwoods lake country..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

The New-Food
John Grey -- "...Why be in hock to the weather..."

poem unrhymed * ...to article.

Melanie's Rocket
Tim Law -- All you need is a big cardboard box -- and faith.

fiction * ...to article.

The Garage Sale
Joseph S. Klapach -- Joseph S. Klapach is an attorney who lives in Los Angeles with his wife, three children, and two dogs. His work has appeared in a joyful medley of publications.

cover story fiction * ...to article.