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Category Archives: Bang*Bang no. 117
26
Oct
Booty Call of Cthulhu
by Cattus Politterarum I. A message Wednesday when I finished at the gym, I had three missed calls from some number with a 617 area code. My phone rang again while I was staring at the screen. I nearly dropped the damn thing, but instead I hit the green button. “Hello?” I said cautiously. “Is […]
26
Oct
The Nøkk of Crelan Town
by Kit Miller illustrated by melanofly Ælfric had left the door to his shop ajar, even though the autumn air was becoming vicious. The music drifting inside from the town square was just too beautiful to shut away. Ælfric hummed along as he stacked new firewood on the hearth and hung the cauldron above it. […]
26
Oct
In the Hand of Khal Keresh
by shukyou (主教) illustrated by 2013 On the train from the capital to Reshesk, Demetrius fell asleep, and as he did, he had a dream he did not understand. He dreamed that he was standing in a wooded area, the trees thick around him. It was hard to tell from the dimness if he were […]
26
Oct
The Red Cap Kiss
written and illustrated by Devin Ambrosia The dark green canoe sliced through peaceful water, accompanied by bird song and the gentle splish of the paddle moving the boat. Jay hadn’t been sure where they were headed when they set off from the shore, now a mile away. This lake was full of island campsites, and […]
26
Oct
Old Ways For Modern Day
by ChibiSaboten illustrated by melanofly Bright sunlight pouring in through a large bedroom window penetrates the thin skin of Kanen’s eyelids, making him stir. He groans as he realizes he forgot to close the blinds last night, and huddles deeper into the cave-like darkness of his comforter. He wants to stay in bed all day; […]
26
Oct
Blistering Bollyrat
by Shrimp King “You’re sure this is what you want?” Grask asked, blowing smoke from between his deep green lips. His dark eyes roamed over the body of the princeling in front of him, wondering at what games he was playing. Grask was wise enough to know it was trouble, but curious enough to consider […]
26
Oct
Move As the Body Moves in You
by Etienne Telling Fiore feels a tug in the back of his mind as he’s transplanting pepper seedlings into the ground at the Lemon House. I’m working, he tells Maj, but he smiles to himself as he carefully pats the soil down around the little plant. Of course Maj would come for him while his […]
26
Oct
Prosperity Gospel
written and illustrated by Iron Eater Lucky had been working at the grocery store for nearly five whole years before he finally got right with the Lord. That was the plan, anyway. God was everywhere, and so was the Holy Spirit and the little Baby Jesus, but it was easy to forget all that when […]
31
Aug
Prospective Participants for Bang*Bang 117
This is a signup for the October 27 issue; the text deadline for the issue is Tuesday, October 14 and the art deadline is Saturday, October 25. 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, […]
