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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Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 16 by Hillary E. Peak

People who go on and on about the destination being less important than the journey obviously haven't had a frustrating search for a decent job ...

The Complex 37 by Lydia Manx mature content

Jerry Cooper has two vampires captive, and he wants some answers from them ... and Jerry Cooper has no qualms at all about using any means necessary to get his information. In fact, the more painful the confessions, the more enjoyment for him.

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 15 by Hillary E. Peak

In theory, teaching is fulfilling, uplifting, and essential to human civilization. And in practice ...?

Dinner With Henry 73: The Longest Mile by Bruce Memblatt

With her father being half-bug, half-man, little Winifred is bound to be different than other babies ...

The Complex 36 by Lydia Manx mature content

Aha, so there is something that the Vampire Council's toady actually does fear ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 14 by Hillary E. Peak

It was almost like a movie -- "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" would have made a great title, but the fact is, there just wasn't anything "Good" about it...

The Complex 35 by Lydia Manx mature content

The strong ties between Ben and Leonardo could cause some trouble -- but Jerry must find a solution, because there's information to be squeezed out of both of them.

Dinner With Henry 72: Z by Bruce Memblatt

With Simpson and his dynamite blown up behind the magic door, guilt and fear dog the steps of the kitchen staff...and retribution...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 13 by Hillary E. Peak

If Jessica thought her last boss turned out to be a boob, wait until she sees her new boss's decor ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 12 by Hillary E. Peak

When the dream job starts to become a nightmare, what can you do? It's not like you can wake up from life itself ...

The Complex 34 by Lydia Manx mature content

Maybe Ben Richland would rather die than talk, but dismemberment -- now that could produce another story entirely.

The Complex 33 by Lydia Manx mature content

Is a hurricane really this destructive, or has Jerry inadvertently set loose some elemental magic? His fledgling, Julia, seems to think the storm might be a problem ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 11 by Hillary E. Peak

Simply the perfect job -- interesting work, wonderful co-workers, fun times ... wait, is that something on the horizon, or a trick of the eye?

Dinner With Henry 71: The Huddle by Bruce Memblatt

Remembering Maria's implacable wrath the day before, what will the kitchen staff do to cope? Even their giant bug employer isn't as scary!

The Complex 32 by Lydia Manx mature content

Which is more furious, the winds of the hurricane, or Ben Richland, who in spite of being trapped, still thinks that he's the better vampire?

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 10 by Hillary E. Peak

A job can be hard work, a job can be frustrating, but when it becomes heartbreak after heartbreak, what is the solution?

The Complex 31 by Lydia Manx mature content

Jerry Cooper, Master Vampire, has captured an old enemy. He wants answers before he kills him, but a vampire is not above playing with his prey ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 9 by Hillary E. Peak

Back in the legal saddle, Jessica must bring her organizational skills to bear to keep up with a huge work load, and in the process learn what it means to be so very different from her co-workers ...

Dinner With Henry 70: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? by Bruce Memblatt

Simpson has disappeared, and his replacement arrives even before the smell of dynamite is gone. Is this new boss going to be loads of laughs?

The Complex 30 by Lydia Manx mature content

There is information Jerry wants to get from Ben, but after years of plotting revenge, there's just so little time left for torture ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 8 by Hillary E. Peak

When the job market is so tight you can hear the "Help Wanted" ads squeak, almost any job will do ... and shopping is such fun, even when it's other people's shopping ...

The Complex 29 by Lydia Manx mature content

Helpless and doomed, Ben Richland still hasn't understood the depth of Jerry's hatred for him and his desire for revenge.

Dinner With Henry 69: Just Like That by Bruce Memblatt

Simpson and his dynamite have disappeared behind the magic door in the loft. Should Henry call 9-1-1? Should Andre scream for help? What ever is Clarissa going to say?

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 7 by Hillary E. Peak

When you know you have been doing a good job, it's a bit insulting to find out that your boss didn't actually care about the work ...

The Complex 28 by Lydia Manx mature content

Lenny and Ben's first conflict is revealed, as the Vampire Master forces their memories decades into the past ...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 6 by Hillary E. Peak

Success is wonderful, but does the job have to drive you nuts in the meantime?

The Complex 27 by Lydia Manx mature content

His two captives have some serious conflict in their shared past -- Jerry must travel back in their memories to learn what it is...

Cappuccino Is the Answer for Job Dissatisfaction 5 by Hillary E. Peak

Sitting around doing nothing for an insane boss was horrible. Working hard and doing a good job -- this next job is just great by comparison!

The Twinning 10 by Barbara Rendall

Conclusion. With souvenirs and Chinese presents packed in their bags, the delegation prepares to return to Canada. And they will carry with them another gift from China ...

Dinner With Henry 68: OOPS by Bruce Memblatt

Overshadowed by Simpson's insane determination, Andre, Shakespeare, and Henry follow him and his dynamite to the loft ...