Category Archives: Fiction

Futility

An essay by Dr. Robert Anstruther, as provided by D. J. Tyrer Art by Luke Spooner This is my seventieth day here in this bunker and I am no closer to understanding the true nature of the scourge afflicting mankind. Why are … Continue reading

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Applying to be a God Through TranScend™

An essay by Blake Morely, as provided by Russ Bickerstaff Art by Luke Spooner We’ve all heard the stories and rumors about the shadowy company known as TranScend™. Any search for them online conjures up a pretty sinister picture carved … Continue reading

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The Curious Case of Alpha-7 DE11

Transcript of voice mail found by Dr. Jarothy Pickman, as provided by Dan Stout Art by Dawn Vogel <Beep> Hello, Joachim. This is Dr. Manderagon. Vincent Manderagon. I’m calling because I’m having trouble with one of our Golems. Specifically … ah … … Continue reading

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Living Blue

An essay by Dr. Carol Arnold, as provided by Dr. J.A. Grier Art by Leigh Legler Recollections on the process of invention, entitled “Living Blue” from the journal of Dr. Carol Arnold, by J. A. Grier # Even over the … Continue reading

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Sins and Dust

An essay by the Confessor, as provided by James Fadeley Art by Luke Spooner I write these words with total shame, for herein lies the confessions of an arrogant fool. For forty years, I have served the church as a … Continue reading

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The Arkham K-12 Science Fair

Transcript of a recording by Clifford Winter III, Ph.D., as provided by Jeannie Warner Art by Scarlet O’Hairdye 12 April 1921. Where’s the switch, turn on the switch … ah! There we go. Yes, it’s recording now. Okay! Tilly, please … Continue reading

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Order from Chaos

An essay by Dr. Albert Ratzwaren, as provided by Denzell Cooper Art by Luke Spooner I’d never killed anyone before, but killing myself seemed like the next logical step. The traffic beneath the bridge zipped by, headlights illuminating the tarmac … Continue reading

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Floating

An essay by Dr. Barrett Eustice, as provided by Chris Vander Kaay Art by Justine McGreevy They still call me lightweight at work. They think it’s funny, and I never said anything the first time they did it, so now I’m stuck … Continue reading

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A Taste of Empty

An essay by Jonah Greenwich, as provided by Dorian Graves Art by Leigh Legler I was at my wit’s end when the bird was brought in. Before its arrival was a stalemate. The rain had not stopped outside, leaving trails in … Continue reading

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In the Defense of Mummies

An essay by Dr. Genocide, as provided by J. M. Perkins Art by Katie Nyborg (This article first appeared in the December 2375 issue of Mad Science Monthly and is reprinted with permission. Mad Science Monthly accepts no liabilities for … Continue reading

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