Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Serials

Serialised fiction published in Piker Press, a weekly journal of arts and literature.

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Going Hungry 32 by Sand Pilarski

The Melton kids have taken over their household, but don't they still have a mother to watch over them?

Going Hungry 31 by Sand Pilarski

The Melton household is in flux; her lifestyle is suddenly solitary; but there is one place that Gloria is starting to feel comfortable...

Going Hungry 30 by Sand Pilarski

Interesting perspective, working for people who have everything they need, as much as they want, and a future that's certain. Wait, didn't Gloria used to live like that? How quickly we forget...

Going Hungry 29 by Sand Pilarski

"An easy day," Maria had told her assistant. "Just one meal." Gloria finds out what one meal can contain...

Going Hungry 28 by Sand Pilarski

No more trips to the mall; no more dinners at the chain restaurants. Gloria must not only re-think spending money, she must also learn to think about food in a different way...

Going Hungry 27 by Sand Pilarski

The Meltons have found a new meaning in life -- keeping a roof over their heads. And for Gloria, it's actually becoming less about the paycheck...

Going Hungry 26 by Sand Pilarski

A month ago, they were just three bereaved kids. Now they've become something more...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 43 by Lydia Manx

Conclusion. Delilah is a Hunter, and she has followed her quarry to the end. But what end do they deserve?

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 42 by Lydia Manx

You have to hand it to those wicked girls -- they just don't give up...

Going Hungry 25 by Sand Pilarski

You cook, you clean, you get through another day...

Going Hungry 24 by Sand Pilarski

Gloria has learned how to take charge of the family finances, how to deal with teen drama, and how to effectively shop for food. The next rite of passage awaits her...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 41 by Lydia Manx

With Sam back in Delilah's life, things are a little less dangerous...but there are still questions without answers...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 40 by Lydia Manx

What looked to be a major battle between the witches and the demi-god gets derailed fast when Delilah's best friend walks through the door...

Going Hungry 23 by Sand Pilarski

Two days off? Two days to prepare for the whole next week, but at least the Meltons will have some family time. Really?

Going Hungry 22 by Sand Pilarski

Observing Maria the cook in the kitchen is something of an eye-opener to Gloria. She keeps learning things that she'd never want to do...and doing things at home she never thought she'd have to.

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 39 by Lydia Manx

And why were the trolls and witches so disrespectful to their demi-god Eddie? Do they actually know something he doesn't?

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 38 by Lydia Manx

The two witches are in deep trouble -- what will happen when the boy-trolls are added to the mix?

Going Hungry 21 by Sand Pilarski

Gloria is beginning to understand the real value of money -- that's how you pay for food. And if you don't work, you're not going to be able to eat...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 37 by Lydia Manx

Eddie the demi-god has some sort of agenda regarding the four persons he's been hunting. But it's unclear what he's up to -- is he helping them or is he out to get them?

Going Hungry 20 by Sand Pilarski

Starting a new job, cooking for the family, managing the bills...Gloria thinks that should be enough to earn her some breathing space. Wait, it's not?

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 36 by Lydia Manx

Delilah has somehow managed to find the four creatures from another dimension for Eddie. But just finding them wasn't going to be enough...

Going Hungry 19 by Sand Pilarski

After the shock of the first day of work, Gloria can't help wishing for the life she used to have...

Going Hungry 18 by Sand Pilarski

In a gleaming commercial kitchen, Gloria expects magic and culinary wonders. But maybe even the rich just put their pants on one leg at a time...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 35 by Lydia Manx

Against all normal odds, Delilah and Eddie the demi-god have stumbled upon the banished trolls and witches. Now what?

Going Hungry 17 by Sand Pilarski

Well, it's a job...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 34 by Lydia Manx

Eddie the demi-god is entirely too fascinated by California culture. Delilah's first hurdle is getting him back on task...

Going Hungry 16 by Sand Pilarski

Just when Gloria thought her prospects had darkened, a second chance at the job of cook's assistant arrived. It's a chance she mustn't screw up...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 33 by Lydia Manx

Eddie the demi-god has revealed some awe-inspiring powers, but there's something oddly naive about him...

When Fairy Tales Come Alive 32 by Lydia Manx

Ruby has been caught by her lies and they are killing her. But being betrayed by the council might be the least of Delilah's problems...

Going Hungry 15 by Sand Pilarski

Gloria and her mother are back on the same side again, but there's only one thing that will keep them side by side in their own home...