HOW TO SAVE THE DYNASTY, by Mary Soon Lee, Artwork by Andrea Alemmano How to Save the Dynasty        Set out brush, paper, inkstone.      Record the lineage of the dragon.   Rinse one river dragon in melted snow; remove ribs and lungs, then truss.   Roast at low heat over phoenix ashes, basting […]

AFTER THE BATTLE, by Devan Barlow   After the battle forgive, or don’t it’s really up to you   Stare at the scuttling scurrying life remaining on the sand watch hermit crabs replace shells that witnessed conflict   Consider what if anything you might shed   Step into the surf until it’s up to your […]

THE KING’S BLADE, by Aidan Redwing, art by Lilith Graves I am your blade bloodied and broken. I am your word harsh and unspoken. I am your angel of mercy, your hand outstretched. Spilling all in your name I am a bloodstained wretch. I am your servant blessed and unholy. Making kings into gods I […]