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

Short Fiction

Short stories published in Piker Press, a weekly journal of arts and literature.

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Cosmic Interference by A. L. F. Fagan

Now, then, in times to come...never changes.

Face Off by Jim Bates
Mildred by Ralph Bland

The end creeps up on us, and when it arrives, all we have left is the past...

A Valentine by Mike Scofield

Mike Scofield has been publishing stories since the last millennium.

The Fine Art of Collegiate Table Tennis by Jesse Ofsowitz

Jesse Ofsowitz was born in Germany and now lives in the USA. He has been published in Chapter House, Sojournal, and Bartleby Snopes. In addition to his fiction, he enjoys photography, writes about English usage, and has translated Middle English poetry.

Nel the Seamstress by Tim Law

My Oma (Dutch grandmother) told me this story when I was twelve...

Over Chai and Samosa by Snigdha Agrawal

What, value is based on skin coloration?

Minimalist by Ian C. Smith

"...squeezing what they can from life’s terrifying countdown..."

The Scammer by Sydnie Stern

Sydnie Stern is a third-year English student at St. John’s University. Her journalistic articles are featured in the University’s independent publication, The Torch. She held an internship position with Brooklyn-based author and artist Christine Stoddard.

All Her Lost Souls by Giovanni Ruffini

Giovanni Ruffini lives in New York City. He is a Professor of Classical Studies in the Department of History at Fairfield University, specializing in the social history of Greco-Roman Egypt and Christian Nubia. His short stories combine a love of science fiction with a lifelong interest in the history and cultures of the Nile Valley and the Horn of Africa.

Are You Listening? by Paul Marshall

To hear, you don't only need ears...

Raymond and the Desk by Carl V. Nord

There's always a project like that...

Breaking Taboos by Snigdha Agrawal

Why surround ourselves with walls that weren't necessary to begin with?

The Guttapusalu Necklace by Jacob Aaron Reingold

Jacob Aaron Reingold has taught English in Oman, served in the US Navy, and worked in refugee resettlement, carpentry, and food service. He currently lives in Spain.

War Torn by Corey Villas

Corey Villas, born and raised in North Carolina, is a graduate of Auburn University.

When Churchyards Yawn by Anne Eyries

Keep in mind that those who remember are more than just memories...

100% True -- Mostly by Thomas Elson

Too young and too dumb, indeed...

At the End of the World, My Daughter Wept Metal by Eric Robert Nolan

The currency of vast "progress"...

CeeCee by James W. Morris

James W. Morris is a graduate of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, where he was awarded a scholarship for creative writing. He has published dozens of short stories, humor pieces, essays, and poems in various literary magazines, and worked for a time as a joke writer for Jay Leno.

Migrante by Nick Young

Nick Young is a retired award-winning CBS News Correspondent. He lives outside Chicago.

The Big Game in the Barangay by Charles Hayes

Win or lose, a game is an interesting proposition...

The Beat by Rick McQuiston

Rick McQuiston is a bonafide horror fanatic. To date, he has had well over 400 publications. Currently, he's under contract with Raven Tale Publications for several novels.

Where Do Cats Go When They Die? by Joseph Evergreen

Joseph Evergreen is a novelist primarily writing science fiction and speculative fiction for both children and adults. He lives in the Pacific Northwest and works in data analytics.

The Good Daughter by Jason Battle

Jason Battle writes about dragons, faeries, space and time travel. His short stories have appeared in short story anthologies and online ezine publications. He resides outside Chicago with his wife and son.

Keep the Police Report Simple by Terry Petersen

There's a real curmudgeon in Eddie and Kent's neighborhood...

The Haircut by E.P. Lande

E.P. Lande was born in Montreal, but has lived most of his life in the south of France and Vermont, where he now lives with his partner, writing and caring for more than 100 animals, many of which are rescues.

From Wichita to Waco by Thomas Elson

"...I’m here and you’re there...."

Asteroid by Doug Hawley

Who knows what the future holds?

The Hunted by Gabriel White

Gabriel White is a senior at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale studying to be a history educator. He is an avid horror movie watcher and a devoted Stephen King fan.

A Mediocre Man Lives a Mediocre Life by Joe Mackie

Joe Mackie lives with his family and pets in Michigan and works as a Software Engineer.