written and illustrated by Iron Eater William and Rabbit had been in what they politely called the renovation business for years when William sussed out that Rabbit was very probably cheating on him. Sleeping around wasn’t a big deal—they’d never set out to be exclusive, and the fact they were an item at all had […]
Category Archives: Bang*Bang no. 69
30
Oct
A Voice Once Swallowed
by 織工 (Okō) Kolya’s mother invites Nick to join them for a family dinner in early February, when he and Kolya have been together for about three months. It’s really more of a demand than an invitation, since there’s no way for Nick to turn it down politely even if he wanted to. “All move […]
30
Oct
Mirrored
by Tamari Erin (玉里えりん) Only one of the beds in the infirmary was occupied, at the very far end of the ward. The curtains were drawn around the bed, and a lone medic stood in wait outside. Darael stomped moodily three paces behind Commander Nigellus as they walked down the row of empty beds. He […]
30
Oct
Run For Your Life
by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草 十三) Reed hovered in the darkened doorway and wondered why he’d thought it would be a fun idea to spend his day off pissing himself with fear on national TV. The two candles on the mantelpiece cast just enough juddering light that he could see the darker gloom of the bed, […]
30
Oct
In the Name of Love
by A.S. Mara illustrated by beili Someone was ringing the doorbell. Loudly. Hamzah groaned and rolled over, squinting at his phone. The glare of his screen told him it was far too early to be up on his day off, but that certainly wasn’t stopping whoever was at the door. He put his phone back […]
30
Oct
Man Seeking
by shukyou (主教) illustrated by cloven “He’s a serial killer, you know,” was what Wyatt heard as he approached his friends at the bar. “Nah,” said Benny, shaking his head so his disdain came through loud and clear over the thudding strains of Joy Division. “He probably doesn’t kill them. Just chains them to a […]
30
Oct
Hunted House
by Yuriko Toru (百合子 亨) “Lost?” Jared leapt about a foot in the air, twisting to find the source of the voice. His eyes landed on the shadowy figure silhouetted against a nearby tree, and he sighed, shoulders sagging in relief. “Eli,” he greeted, shoving a stray lock of hair behind his ear. “You fucking […]
