FIFTEEN THINGS TO MAKE A SOLDIER MISERABLE, by Aidan Redwing, artwork by Miguel Santos     A shortage of pipe weed.   Rotating to the frontline.   Being informed by your commanding officer that you will not receive relief.   A long march over rugged terrain to a secure position.   Arriving only to find […]

DEATH’S HUNGER, by Bader M. Alsadeqi, artwork by Gary McClusky A soldier sent to do battle, Now a survivor still standing. Cold of heart and soul was I, As the rest of my brethren lay dying.   Forced to a road home Under cold and bitter night, I found my life ending By scavengers in […]

Yes, yes, the issue is late.  In our defense, there was outdoor adventuring, and the World Fantasy Convention, and a case of Covid-19, and a case of food poisoning.  Plus, our wizard was pulled into a chasm by a demon of the first age, and our pony abandoned us and we’ve had to carry all […]

THE STONEMAN’S CURSE, by Tom Jolly, pending artwork by Miguel Santos   Markus wasn’t sure if it was an imp or a gnome driving the gigantic worm down the road toward him, but neither the rider nor the worm seemed in a particular rush. As he neared them, the imp stopped, jumped out of a […]

SWARM TIME ON MARUZAR, by Dariel R. A. Quiogue   Of the seven who had attempted to escape the mines of Sommathar through the fabled Ancients’ Way, only Lakann came out to see Maruzar’s gold-banded night sky again. He breathed the chill air and suppressed a shiver. Free.  But cold, hungry, and so tired, body […]