At first I thought the current fashion of dark, gritty fantasy – fantasy noir – is just that, a recent shift in popularity, like the explosion of angsty teenage vampire stories. If we take the long view, it’s an established … Continue reading
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Kindred Rites Book Two of the Night Calls series by Katharine Eliska Kimbriel A Christmas Eve Visitation “Ready for a lesson?” Marta said suddenly. I blinked, surprised by the question. “Tonight?” Marta lifted her head to … Continue reading
Speak to Our Desires by Brenda Clough Suddenly the Dodge gave a clank and a jerk. The engine seemed to sigh with relief, and then relax. The car began to slow down. Ruby pushed the gas pedal and shifted the … Continue reading
Detail from the cover of The Dread Hammer; digital painting by Sarah Adams. “A Moment Before It Struck” is an original fantasy short story, now available to read free online at Lightspeed Magazine — or you can listen to the … Continue reading