by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) “Lunch!” Syl proudly declared as he came into Lyta’s view, holding up the net full of mussels he’d just harvested. “Mm, good timing,” she said, putting hands on her lower back to stretch a bit as she leaned back from her work. “That new arrival of Nori’s finally showed up.” […]
Category Archives: Bang*Bang no. 109
23
Jun
Odysseus Didn’t Know What He Was Missing
by shukyou (主教) “Easy, pal,” I said, giving him a pat on the back. “Take it slow. We got you.” He had the brightest green eyes I’d ever seen, and believe me, I’ve seen plenty. They blinked at me once, twice, and then he started coughing. I held him forward a little so he […]
23
Jun
The Diary of Mr J. Walker
by Kit Miller illustrated by melanofly Introduction. In 1860, Mr J. Walker, an author, artist, and biologist, spent a summer in Cumberland—now Northern Cumbria—to study and illustrate the local plants and wildlife for his Illustrated Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the Coast of Cumberland, which was published the following year. During his […]
23
Jun
Bitter Little Things
by Shrimp King A cellphone is such a bitter little thing. Simon can’t remember his life without one, not really. His entire existence may as well have started with the acquisition of his first small, electronic device, pocket-sized and full of truly infinite lore. He was twelve, maybe thirteen? This was before parents started getting […]
23
Jun
In the River’s Hands
by Someone Else illustrated by Iron Eater Wind in their hair, the rhythm of their feet marking time, the wild-born runner sped along the rough trail. Coming up to the last ridge, they caught a first glittering glimpse of the great freshwater Sunset Sea upon the shore of which their home and destination lay. […]
23
Jun
Hunger at Sea
by Johannes T. Evans Every part of his body aches as Goode makes his way up the stairs and up onto the deck. Every time he climbs them, these days, they seem steeper than he remembers, his thighs burning with the effort of ascending them, his shit hip all the shittier for it, but […]
23
Jun
Haul Away
by Torino Koji Come all ye young fellows who follow the sea (To me!) Wey hey, blow the man down And pray pay attention and listen to me Give me some time to blow the man down “What did you say your name was again, son?” The boatswain stared at Oliver hard, a […]
