Category Archives: Fiction

98 Aprils

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

Diary entries by Dr. Jessalyn Chaucer, as provided by Juliana Rew Art by Luke Spooner Diary: Open. [Timestamp: 2039-04-01] I knew it. I was telling you all along, wasn’t I? Diary: Not Closed. Save? Diary: Not Closed. Save? Diary: Not Closed. … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Doctor Clifford

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Colonel Green, client, as provided by E. M. Eastick Art by Justine McGreevy The Chetworth Village Market murmured with Saturday morning shoppers zipping their coats to the chill in the air, chatting with neighbors, and browsing the swirly … Continue reading →

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The Unforeseen Wisdom of Early Adoption

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by S. Van Owen, as provided by Barry King Art by Leigh Legler Yeah, I know what you’re saying. It’s the “early adopter paradox.” The most advanced tech-head, the most gadget-crazy user, is the one whose technology goes obsolete … Continue reading →

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Equivalent Gods

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Professor George Newhouse, as provided by Domenic diCiacca Art by Dawn Vogel The bartender interrupted my contemplation. I looked up from my second beer and waved him off. “I’m good, Tiny.” “That’s not it, Prof. Could you give me … Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Wishful Displacement

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Carolina Moon, as told to Maureen Bowden Art by Luke Spooner It was Friday, 5:30 pm. I’d cleared my desk, logged out of the World Wide Wishful Displacement Detector, and was about to head home, when Richard … Continue reading →

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Beginning Mad Science: the Path to Greatening Yourself

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Phillip “Pip” Jaminson, as provided by Michael Hudson Art by Justine McGreevy Welcome aspiring overlords, misanthropic geniuses, and sociopathic ne’er do wells! So you’ve decided to become a mad scientist rather than languish among the standard old … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Rabbits

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Rosie Fields, as provided by Sylvia Heike Art by Leigh Legler Day 1: Monday 9th April, 2018 My biochemistry professor, Mr Adams, has left me in charge of the lab during the Easter holiday. My job is to care … Continue reading →

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Escapement, or The Contemporary Coppelius

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Euphemia Thorniwork, as provided by Judith Field Art by Ariel Alian Wilson London, November 1888 Two days after Uncle Eric’s funeral, there was another murder in Whitechapel. I am ashamed to admit that I felt relief at … Continue reading →

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The Counterweight

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Jean-Michel Borrino, as provided by Damien Krsteski Art by Dawn Vogel There is a monster in every text. Or perhaps, one monster spanning all of text. I cannot know. All I am sure of is its existence, because I … Continue reading →

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Mad Science: Must We Be Evil?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Mad Scientist Journal

An essay by Dr. Phillip “Pip” Jaminson, as provided by Michael Hudson Art by Luke Spooner Do the undoubtedly groundbreaking discoveries sought by the mad scientific community always have to be motivated by a villainous desire to counter all that is morally … Continue reading →

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