Monthly Archives: April 2015

Mr. Merkel’s Mug

An essay by Jeff Phillips, as provided by Jarod K. Anderson Art by Luke Spooner Frank Merkel was the CEO, and his coffee mug wasn’t made of ceramic or metal or plastic. I could see the sutures where the bone plates had … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Mr. Merkel’s Mug

Table of Contents for Selfies from the End of the World

The contracts have been signed and money has been sent out. Here is the list of stories that will appear in the book, organized by author first name! Where possible, we’ve linked to their websites. Alexis J. Reed – “The … Continue reading

Posted in Administrative | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Table of Contents for Selfies from the End of the World

Lasagna with Legs

An essay by John Baker, as provided by Rich Knight Art by Justine McGreevy “I’ve created a monster!” … is what I wish I could say. But I can’t. Not with this sad, pathetic mess writhing on my kitchen table. The best … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Lasagna with Legs

That Man Behind the Curtain: March 2015

This month, the payment from our Kickstarter dropped, so we actually look profitable for once! Plus, we shipped out copies of our first print edition of our zine to contributors, so our printing costs spiked. Let’s look at those numbers. … Continue reading

Posted in Man Behind the Curtain | Tagged | Comments Off on That Man Behind the Curtain: March 2015

The Nightingale of Atlantic City

An essay by W. M. Higgins, as provided by Meg Merriet Art by Leigh Legler Her melodies, no matter what song was requested, haunted the dreams and nightmares of mortal men. When the Nightingale sang, the sound of silverware and polite … Continue reading

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The Nightingale of Atlantic City

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

Posted in Fiction | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Futility

Mad Scientist Journal: Spring 2015 is now available!

This is both our first dead-tree edition of our quarterly, as well as the first time we have released the quarterly before any of its stories appear on the site. Give it a look!

Posted in Administrative | Comments Off on Mad Scientist Journal: Spring 2015 is now available!