Category Archives: Fiction

Linguapocalypse

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Derek Wright, as provided by Michael Monaco Art by Luke Spooner Bell told me about it over pancakes. “It’s like these robots, okay? They go in your head. And they make you psychic.” I hacked at the … Continue reading →

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Joanna, and How I know That You Murdered Her and Don’t Say That it Wasn’t You Because We Both Know That it Was

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by an unnamed narrator, as provided by Edward Palumbo Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye The person who donated her eyes to my Joanna will not miss them. She died a long while back from an overdose of acetaminophen, as … Continue reading →

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Alone

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by William Considine, as provided by Thomas Canfield Art by Errow Collins The month Liam entered the fourth grade, I got called into a parents-teacher conference at the school. I pretty much knew what to expect by then. … Continue reading →

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Sol Invictus

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Ogden “Professor Omicron” O’Hare, as provided by Matt Largo Art by Luke Spooner Fellow members of the scientific community, I realize even by drawing that association, I will surely raise more than a few eyebrows. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Primus v. Secundus

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An account by Dr. Sanjay Bose, as provided by Dr. K. Kitts Art by Leigh Legler LEFT Grabbing Paul by the collar, I screamed in his face. “It’s me! I’m the original! You’ve got to help me prove it.” The … Continue reading →

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Belcher’s Sailor: A Remarkable Adaptation to Life on Gas Giants

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An account by Dmitri Witles Belcher [1], [2], brought to our attention by E. B. Fischadler Art by America Jones The search for extraterrestrial life has focused primarily on rocky planets similar to Earth, notably Mars. Several probes have sought to … Continue reading →

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A Piece of My Mind

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. David Jackson, as provided by Tom Howard Art by Errow Collins I woke up smelling ripe strawberries, then antiseptic and bleach. Small machines whirred and pumped around me, sounding familiar. I was afraid to open my … Continue reading →

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Traditional Fairy Dust: A Recipe

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A recipe by Franklin A. Evenson, M.D., as provided by Dusty Wallace Art by Ariel Alian Wilson Ingredients 10 South woods fairies, fresh and intact 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon baking … Continue reading →

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Promethea

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Victoria Farthingstone, as told to Maureen Bowden Art by Luke Spooner Grandma lived in the attic. I’d never seen her, but sometimes, as I lay in bed at night, I’d hear her singing. The most frequent inclusions … Continue reading →

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On Conveying Private Material and Persons in the Solar System

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Prof M. A. De Bruin, as provided by Leenna Naidoo Art by Leigh Legler I’ve often been told that it is impossible for a private concern, much less a private individual, to set up a safe, secure, and … Continue reading →

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