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15
May
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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 stay, he composed a diary. The diary […]
5
May
Prospective Participants for Bang*Bang 109
This is a signup for the June 24 issue; the text deadline for the issue is Tuesday, June 11 and the art deadline is Saturday, June 22. 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, […]
6
Feb
Additional Tags: RPF, First Time, Bandmates to Lovers, OTP
by shukyou illustrated by TOFU+BEAST, Someone Else, The Winter Cynic, Riso, 2013, melanofly you up? No. lol Go to sleep. you first You’re the one who texted me. im bored Then go to sleep. You’ll be less bored if you go to sleep. what if i have boring dreams?? what if im a dentist […]
29
Feb
Glory in your own Ecstasies
by Kimyō Tabibito (奇妙 旅人) and Tobias Stout All Tamish temples, no matter how humble, have at least one room resplendent with lush places to sit, devotional art to contemplate, scripture and holy poetry to meditate upon, and an altar to each of the Four Gods. These altars are scattered with candles and incense […]
29
Feb
The Payoff
by Himawari (ヒマワリ) Construct type: Suraksha (Unit name: Suraksha) Individual log 2623-05-12-00-24-51:27 I was inventorying my drone kits when Meethi took me aside in the shipnet with what it tagged as important updates on crew relations. I made some sort of face, because I was tired of social interactions after two-and-a-half weeks of herding […]
29
Feb
Polyeleos
by Shirozubon Saruko illustrated by Iron Eater Ilya was shaken awake by a rough hand, and blinked up at a candle’s glow in the dark. It lit the sharp planes of Brother Yuri’s strong, square face, now wide-eyed and drum-tight with fear and alarm. “Brother Ilya, please help us,” Yuri said as soon as he […]
29
Feb
All parts there made one prisoner
by Sparklebeard Colin was in the middle of straightening up his living quarters for the third time, nervously placing and re-placing the throw pillows on his small sofa, when his tablet chimed to signal an incoming call. He nearly dropped the tablet in his haste to grab it from the table, and took a […]
29
Feb
From the Cold
by shukyou (主教) “The prisoner has confessed, Your Majesty, and the sentence has been declared,” said Grand Advisor Maspa with all the smug self-righteousness of a man watching the jaws of a well-laid trap sink deeper into a prey animal’s leg. Daraya bit the inside of his cheek to bleeding to keep from snapping […]
19
Jun
Honest in Our Hunger
by T.F. Grognon Officially, Mike is only supposed to volunteer two days a week at Nourishing Justice. Thursdays, when the crates are packed for subscribers, and Sundays, when he drives the Nom-Mobile, loaded with fresh produce, to a neighborhood plagued by food deserts. He was here yesterday morning; he’s here again today, Thursday; and he […]
19
Jun
been missing this
by A.S. Mara “Well?” Irene asked, eyes bright. Shaz hesitated, and shot another glance across the room to where the subject of their discussion sat: Mr Tall, Dark and Handsome was chatting with their host, hands moving animatedly. When he looked back to Irene, she was wearing a wide, expectant smile. He sighed. “All right,” […]
