written by shukyou (主教) illustrated by 2013 “Finally,” said Principal Hulme, saying the best word that could be spoken at a teacher inservice day, “our new eleventh-grade Language Arts teacher, Mr. Zachary Hayda.” Zachary stood and gave a shy little wave, then walked over to stand beside the three other new members of the Cooper […]
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28
Aug
Exciting New Levels of Heresy
written and illustrated by juou no zan (女王のザン) Nic was not especially sensitive to magic, but ze jolted awake at the crash of magic that reverberated through their room. Still confused from sleep, at first ze thought it had been thunder that woke zem up. But zeir boyfriend was already sitting upright, glaring into one corner […]
28
Aug
Men of Business
by stills July, 1844 Henry barely got his hands up in time to stop his nose slamming into the grimy, soot-streaked stones of the alley wall. The man behind him had a firm grip on the back of his jacket, threatening the seams if Henry struggled. His bulk was warm in the cool night air, […]
3
Jul
Prospective Participants for Bang*Bang 98
This is a signup for the August 29 issue; the text deadline for the issue is Tuesday, August 16 and the art deadline is Saturday, August 27. Please reply to this post if you plan to submit a story or artwork for this issue, indicating whether you are interested in contributing to the issue as an author and/or artist, […]
26
Jun
He is a Mighty and Strong Duke, and appeareth like a Strong Man with the tail of a Serpent
by Hiwaru Kibi (火悪 木美) illustrated by The Winter Cynic As he opened his eyes, John felt the serpent’s tail already coiled around his throat. Something had gone terribly wrong. He had gone to sleep in his own bed, alone, as was his lifelong habit; he’d fallen asleep easily enough and dreamed of nothing in […]
26
Jun
thank you ma’am
by Etienne Telling The small wireless bullet vibe between Linnet’s legs buzzes loud enough for her to hear it over the van’s A/C. It had rested over her clit, but she’s so wet that it slipped and is now a low tease somewhere just below. A combination of thick thighs and the rope harness woven […]
26
Jun
Customer Service
by Marzia Dagger It was another hot, sticky summer night, and sweat beaded up along Wesley Singh’s brown skin as soon as he stepped out of his car. The W on the neon sign for his club, Wonderland, flickered and burnt out as he walked up to the door. Another problem to add to the […]
26
Jun
Footsteps to Favor
by Torino Koji I. In the land of Ingertry, in the capital of Gweyir, the royal family of the Mistcrown had ruled for nearly a thousand years. Ingertry was a land of mixed peoples, where war had ravished the edges of the land, taking earlier Kings and Queens. The current King was Dormyar, who had […]
26
Jun
To Bind Me, Or Undo Me
by Togi Kayako (土宜草子) illustrated by Higanbanashi (ヒガンバナシ ) There was an art to rejecting a marriage proposal, and thus far, it was not one Edmund had mastered. The unfinished letter sitting centered on his desk contained only a salutation and two pleasantly bland introductory sentences. It had taken him three drafts, plus the better […]
26
Jun
Unseemly
by shukyou (主教) “Aunt Linda, did…” Paul had no idea how to word this question. “Did Mom and Dad … sell me?” He wanted to hear her laugh at that, amused by what seemed to her a rare show of whimsy from her straitlaced nephew. He wanted to hear her express utter confusion, wondering why […]
