DYNASTY, by Gary Every, art by Simon Walpole   The queen was pregnant with the king’s heir. She wished to set a good example for the pious peasants and always attended Sunday services at the cathedral. It was noted by almost everyone in the congregation that her royal highness exited early every week just before […]

GERTRA OF THE GRINDSTONE, by Scott T. Hutchison, art by Gary McClusky     Everyone in Rayjbaer delivers their blades to Gertra. No one hones with a finer edge. She has all day to achieve cutting perfection; her axeled sandstone turns like a cart wheel sparking road rocks behind the dash of mad horses. Our […]

Welcome to ISSUE #50!  To make this special deluxe issue happen we adventured across the world, from dusty tombs to steamy jungles, from remote wilderness to crowded urban settings, we’ve spun up S&S gold and pillaged the coffers of Weird Tales, all for you!  We get you through the final push of 2021 with five […]

THE REPRIEVE,  By Darrell Schweitzer, artwork by Andrea Alemanno   There was an intruder in the room. Prince Tigranes drew his throwing knife and whirled about, searching the night-time shadows. Curtains billowed from open windows, rustling gently. There was no other sound, but he knew he was not alone. He had an instinct for that, […]

THE LOST PRINCE, by Milton Davis, artwork by Miguel Santos   -1- The caravan took its time crossing the expansive desert, its people and camels conserving their energy under the brutal sun. Though they resembled merchants, a closer look revealed their hidden swords, spears, bows and armor. A solitary child rode a camel in the […]