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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A Bureaucratic Mix Up by Dan Mulhollen

Ever wonder how someone can prove who they really are?

Keeping the Dream Alive by Tim Frank

For better or for worse?

Even-Steven by Alex Z. Salinas

Alex Z. Salinas lives in San Antonio, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as Every Day Fiction, Mystery Tribune, Red Fez, Points in Case, Nanoism, escarp, 101 Words, 101 Fiction, 121 Words, and 365tomorrows. He serves as poetry editor for the San Antonio Review.

Rumplestiltskin's Revenge by Dan Mulhollen

Doesn't sound all that far-fetched anymore...

Frank's Escape by Larry Borger

Well, what are you supposed to do? Lie there and pretend you've already passed on?

Secret Urges by Tim Frank

Ah, the miracle of modern medicine!

The Cleaner by Jerry Guarino

We all knew that there was danger in that place...

9/11 Bicycle by Sarah Ito

Has it really been eighteen years?

Meaty Machismo by R.F. Gonzalez

R.F. Gonzalez was born in a small town in the impoverished country of Nicaragua. When he was young, he lived in Europe. When he grew up, he moved to the USA where he now does work as an investor and writing professor. One day he will write about these adventures.

A Trophy for the Inquisitor by Dan Mulhollen

Honesty? Compassion? Whatever happened to those?

The Pair Is Beyond Repair by Ndaba Sibanda

And when there is nothing left to impoverish, what then?...

Guardian of the Well by Peter Barbour

His mother had told him long ago not to talk to strangers...

The Riverview Writers Group Critiques A Death Threat by Tim Miller

Tim Miller would like to be considered an emerging writer, but alas, he is afraid of swamps. He lives in San Marcos, CA with his wife and three daughters, all of whom own Chicago Bears clothing.

Can't Buy Me Love by Jerry Guarino

Some things you just can't overlook...

Demonstration by Beate Sigriddaughter

Through whose eyes do you see what is shown you?

Walking Man by Frederick Foote

Climate change ...

Vegan Dog and Stoned Cat by Jerry Guarino

Ah, the curse of the second-hand lifestyle...

Back When People Used the Internet To Converse by Dan Mulhollen

Maybe you remember this, too...

Communication Breakdown by Tim Frank

Tim Frank is an upcoming writer specialising in the comic and the surreal. He has written a semi-autobiographical novel, 'Devil in my Veins', and is currently writing a sci-fi thriller novel.

Homestay by Tiffany Williams

Tiffany Williams lives in Oxford, England. She writes short stories; her shortest ever was 10 words. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading other writers

Buon Cibo by Jerry Guarino

Mmmm...

A Riot on the Quiet by Nick Gerrard
Fieldtrip by Larry Borger

Larry Borger, internationally unknown and unacclaimed writer, resides in the high-desert country of Southern Arizona along the Mexico border. Retired since 2003, Larry sings, plays guitar, golfs, builds stuff, and loves his family. Oh yes, Larry occasionally writes, too.

Me and Steve by Ralph Bland

Epic, that's what it was -- truly epic...well, sorta epic...

Dybbuk by Jake Zawlacki

Jake Zawlacki is currently pursuing an obscure master's degree at Stanford University. He has been published in The Citron Review, Riggwelter, Eunoia Review, Gravel, Litro and many others.

Abduction by Joe Albanese

Is this what it will come to?

One Mother's Day Party and Two Dads by Terry Petersen

Mimi only has a father because her mother died when Mimi was a toddler. Her friend, Casey, has two fathers. The kindergarten class is having a special evening celebration for Mother's Day...

Not Everyone Can Be Saved by Bonnie Carlson

It should all be as clean as mathematics: numbers, equations, solutions...

True Believers by Frederick Foote

Can Death be an excuse for Death?

The Case of the Chinese Coins by Jerry Guarino

Jerry Guarino is an author and screenwriter. His short stories have been published by magazines in the United States, Canada, Australia and Great Britain.