Tag: Story
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The Young God’s Tears
by Jeffery A. Sergent in Issue 20, September 2013 Jade watched from the shadows and waited. Sweat rolled across her scalp, raising gooseflesh on her the back of her neck. She’d go insane if something didn’t happen soon. She needed to move, run, or even scream. That’d be something at least, and anything would be…
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The Carnival Man
by Alexandra Seidel in Issue 20, September 2013 The Grand Carnival is a revel of impossibilities come true and of the inexplicable parading through reality like a bride in flaring colors. It is held only once in every generation and all who see and participate in it (for it cannot be seen without becoming part…
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Winter Exodus
by Garnett Elliott in Issue 19, August 2013 Gecerix had left the feasting hall to fetch a basin of watery ale. When he returned, he found his father spitted against the high-backed throne with his own spear. The basin fell with a clatter and splash. By instinct, Gecerix reached for the knife at his belt.…
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Skullwitch
by Rebecca L. Brown in Issue 18, July 2013 As they passed Lasseus’ son between the birthing fires, the Skullwitch cast the runes. Her long, unlovely fingers traced those patterns, etched deep by the years – both those since they were made and those to come – and if her smile was tainted with regret…