Category Archives: Fiction

An Encounter with Hemphillia candelabru​m

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

From the Journal of Miss Allegra Bushwallow, as provided by Janka Hobbs Art by Katie Nyborg The night was dark, lit only by the phosphorescent trails of giant slugs sliding like zeppelins through the jungle trees. The incessant drone of … Continue reading →

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The Black Spot

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Michael R. Burnes and Martin Hobbs, as provided by Mathew Allan Garcia Illustration by Luke Spooner/Carrion House They calmed the blaze that had consumed four lives at 4:03 a.m. on December 22nd, 2005. When they found him, he … Continue reading →

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Mabel’s Mission

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Mabel Foster, as provided by K. Esta Art by Leigh Legler Unfortunately for most mad scientists in this world–sorry I shouldn’t say “mad.” That’s what I keep hearing everyone else around here call you. I know some … Continue reading →

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Artist Killed in Mysterious Affray

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

From page six of the Austrian newspaper Deutsches Volksblatt, 21st April, 1910 [translated from the German] By Wolfgang Teller, special correspondent, as provided by Conor Powers-Smith Art by Katie Nyborg Brigittenau, Vienna – Residents of the Meldemannstrasse were shaken by … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Mr Christopher Asquith

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Christopher Asquith, as provided by James Rowland Photograph by Eleanor Leonne Bennett An Extract from the Diary of Mr Christopher Asquith Wednesday 1st March, 1899 I did begin to think for the first time that this journal … Continue reading →

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Blood Tests, Types and Ties

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Veronica Night, as provided by Kate Elizabeth Art by Justine McGreevy In this issue of Blood, Milton and colleagues report that the next-generation blood substitute, Huma-Nice®, when given as a dietary supplement over a two-month period, resulted … Continue reading →

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The Writings of Brigham Worthing

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

Collected, Arranged and Verified by Svetlana Rhosven Provided by Alexis A. Hunter Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye Dear Asa, I hope this letter finds you in good health, dear brother. I believe I need to learn more about the actual work … Continue reading →

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Rigor in Mortis: Helpful Hints for Staging Your First Grave Deception

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Iolanthe Osmandius, as provided by Antoinette McCormick Illustration by Cory Caywood The first time I died was an accident. First attempts at anything are awkward, but mine, hastily planned and frantically executed, was almost my last. … Continue reading →

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My Neighbour, Mr. Telford

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Martin Telford and Geoff Stevens, as provided by Mark Carpenter Photograph by Dawn Vogel To: All Subject: The end I have discovered something terrible, and something wonderful. This discovery should have been one that would shock the … Continue reading →

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The Maleficent Egg of Dr. de Groot

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Mad Scientist Journal

A Report by J.M. Cadogan RSSc, AHME, BS, MS (Birm), MS (Oxon). Presented by Archivist to The Society, Mark Wardecker. Art by Katie Nyborg We all thought de Groot was a crank, and that is why I bear no grudge … Continue reading →

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