Tag Archives: Leigh Legler

Fiction: The Improbable Case of the Were-Hydra

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

By Temperance D. Lamplighter, Laboratory Assistant, as related by Deborah L. Davitt Art by Leigh Legler The job posting that led me to apply for a position with Dr. Hieronymus H. Featherstone should have been warning enough. It alluded to … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Claridge of the Klondike

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Euphemia Thorniwork, as provided by Judith Field Art by Leigh Legler London, 1898 The Solicitor took Father’s will from the hand of an automaton standing next to the desk. He waved the machine away and began reading. … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Do You Remember How To Fly?

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Jay Callum, as provided by Paul Stansbury Art by Leigh Legler “Do you remember how to fly?” was how Froug started the conversation. His question caught me off guard. I had been working as a weekend orderly … Continue reading →

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Fiction: The Fae Catcher’s Tale

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An account by Hunter, as provided by Kiyomi Appleton Gaines Art by Leigh Legler The following account was provided to me by an individual identifying himself only as Hunter, and “problem solver of a more cryptic nature, if you catch … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Prisoner

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Inmate Number 140129, as provided by Curtis C. Chen Art by Leigh Legler Here comes the sun. For a few seconds, as the blinding light thaws my body, it’s bearable. Almost comfortable. Then I’m on fire for the … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Excerpts From the Audio Notes

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Jim Dennath, P. (Eldritch) E., as provided by Jonathan Ficke Art by Leigh Legler Day 1 Finally, a place where my desire to dream beyond the bounds of what a rational engineer may dream, to build that … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Ice Words, Fire Fonts, and Other Scripts Unwritten by Human Hands, An Introduction

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. T. van E. Tengbergen, as provided by Tais Teng Art by Leigh Legler From the Institute for Nonsapient Linguistics: Fire fonts are most often discovered in burned roof beams: traceries in slightly shinier carbon. Messages range from: … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Trash Landing

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Emin Luke, as provided by Liz Hufford Art by Leigh Legler When I got a call to report immediately to Kessler’s office, I knew something was up. Luvy had already arrived and watched as Kessler paced the … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Terminus Post Quem

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Daniel Benlainey, as provided by Steve Toase Art by Leigh Legler Daniel Benlainey BA MSc Project Manager Multivallate Archaeology Unit 4 Sunray Farm YK94 1SX D.Benlainey@multivallate.org.uk Simon Campbell BSc Senior Archaeologist Historic Environment Team Callshire County Council … Continue reading →

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Or, The Modern Levitation of Frankenstein

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by an anonymous narrator, as provided by Ron Riekki Art by Leigh Legler As an EMT, we routinely come upon body parts. A finger gets severed by a pair of pliers. A toe gets cut off by an … Continue reading →

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