A Note for the Milkman by Sidney Carroll

Mr. Peters, the protagonist, is a seemingly normal married businessman. His appearance of normality is something he takes pride in. Continue reading →

The Bolt Tightener by Sarena Ulibarri

One of the anthologies I’m enjoying at the moment is The Weird, edited by Ann & Jeff VanderMeer, an overview Continue reading →

The Festival of Graves by Zhu Lin

The ‘once-powerful old figure in a changed world’ is a common trope, and can be played to quite poignant effect Continue reading →

The Dragons of Probability by Stanislaw Lem

If you like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, there’s a fair chance you’ll like today’s story. First off, this Continue reading →

Frost Mountain Picnic Massacre by Seth Fried

This summary is going to sound ridiculous. An utterly implausible premise for a story. You’ll have to take it on Continue reading →

The Microscopic Giants by Paul Ernst

The First World War is raging, and in the USA there is a huge demand for copper, so much that Continue reading →

Jackie Won’t Be Home by Dane Gregory

It was the eighth time she had called that day. I didn’t even have to ask who it was; I’d Continue reading →

PauseTime by Mary Soon Lee

Twenty minutes into the transatlantic flight, Connor started wailing. Pauline cradled him in her arms. Then she rocked him, she Continue reading →