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Hard to Swallow
An essay by Arthur L. Berkowitz, as provided by Nick Nafpliotis Art by Luke Spooner When most people hold a pill in their hand, it represents some manner of impending relief. Whether it’s prescription strength meds or a good old fashion over-the-counter … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur L. Berkowitz, Luke Spooner, Nick Nafpliotis, Psychology
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When I Grow Up
An essay by an anonymous entity, as provided K. Kitts Art by Leigh Legler When I ask my friends what they want to be when they grow up, they say a hotshot fireman, a policeman, the head of an assassin’s guild. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alien Invasion, Anonymous Entity, Extraterrestrials, K. Kitts, Leigh Legler
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The Eversible Antarctic Sky – Part Two
An essay by Desmond Ashmore, as provided by James Hanson Art by Luke Spooner Click here for Part One! May 25th, 1863 I have been vindicated by my machine, which was unfortunately audible for the better part of three days … Continue reading
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Tagged Desmond Ashmore, James Hanson, Luke Spooner, Mathematics, Steampunk
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The Eversible Antarctic Sky – Part One
An essay by Desmond Ashmore, as provided by James Hanson Art by Leigh Legler January 26th, 1875, At Sea The purpose of our expedition as stated in our charter is twofold: to determine the ultimate fate of Baxendell’s expedition of … Continue reading
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Tagged Desmond Ashmore, James Hanson, Leigh Legler, Mathematics, Steampunk
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Using Supernatural DNA to Enhance Sporting Performance
A proposal by Professor Euphemia Talbert, as provided by Andy Brown Art by Justine McGreevy ABSTRACT For centuries, the tales of supernatural beings and their magical powers have enriched our lives. Now that we have access to these beings after … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Brown, Euphemia Talbert, Humor, Justine McGreevy, Parazoology
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The Front Line
An essay by General Penelope Hartman, as provided by Sylvia Spruck Wrigley Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye First of all, I want you to forget every single word that they told you at the recruiting office. No, just stop, I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Military Science, Scarlett O'Hairdye, Science Fiction, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley, Xenobiology
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The Greater Migration
An essay by Dr. Simon Rulik, as provided by Christopher David DiCicco Art by Leigh Legler When the shuttle blasted off, launching me outside Earth’s orbit, it wasn’t Sara I thought of or even the kids–it was the PBS animal … Continue reading
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Tagged Aerospace, Christopher David DiCicco, Leigh Legler, Literary, Simon Rulik
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Data Crabs
An essay by Hester Ninetrees, as provided by Deborah Walker Art by Leigh Legler I hadn’t mentioned my approaching birthday to my children. I guess I was in denial. So it must have been a shock when the police turned … Continue reading
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Tagged Deborah Walker, Hester NInetrees, Leigh Legler, Nanotech, Science Fiction
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Sport of Kings
An essay by Rick King, as provided by Judith Field Art by Luke Spooner I woke up, rolled over and collided with something solid. Stretching out a shaking hand, I opened my eyes. I was facing the oak tree in … Continue reading
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Tagged Judith Field, Linguistics, Luke Spooner, Rick King, Zoology
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Apocalypse Willowherb
Letters by Jacob Monroe Grant, as provided by Alter S. Reiss Art by Dawn Vogel The HMS Courser, Latitude 13, 22″ S Longitude 157, 6″ W (approx.) January 7th, 1827 My dearest friend William, One might expect that after these long months … Continue reading
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Tagged Alter S. Reiss, Cryptobotany, Dawn Vogel, Epistolary, Jacob Monroe Grant
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