cover by ayabai
+ Strenuous Activity, by Zanni
+ Suicide Kings, by N. Kaouthia *
+ Walter Farley is Rolling in his Grave, by Nijiiro Sumi (虹色 墨)* **
+ After Medals, by Hacy Morris
+ World’s Finest, by Takiguchi Aiko (滝口アイコ)*
+ The Opposite of Love, by Kagami Shin (鏡 しん) (story removed from archive by author’s request)
+ After I Win, by Critical Strike *
+ Of Touch, Taste and Sound, by Moriyama Shinobu (森山荵)
+ Be Gentle With Me, by Kuruki (来木)
+ Quiver, by Izumi (イズミ)
+ The Gentleman Game, by Torino Koji *
+ Always Somebody Better, by Tsukizubon Saruko (月図凡然る子)
* illustrated
** return of the perennial favourite: ELVES
Thanks as always to dipping_sauce and all the beta readers. ^_^ I know I said there were fewer stories this time, but the wordcount pretty much makes up for it – and people have expressed a preference for compactness anyhow. So cheers to that. XD
Don’t forget the Fanart and Icon Challenge is ongoing at bangbangwhimper; there have been several entries already!
Happy reading,
Love, the Editor