This is back-dated because I came down ill and got very behind. In November, I suggested twenty (20) stories from a few different markets. Still trying to keep up on my reading.
Diabolical Plots published:
Resurrection Scars by Sheila Massie in October.
A story of grief and ego.
The Glorious Pursuit of Nominal by Lisa Brideau in September.
A cautionary tale in what happens in singly-focused pursuit of a goal.
Ghosts of Summer by Catherine Tavares was published at Apex Magazine in October.
Ghosts create cold spots on the hottest of summer days.
Small Wonders published:
You’re Dead & I’m Safe & Still I Dream Of You by S.M. Hallow in October.
A viseral poem.
Scoop by Rebecca E. Treasure in October.
I had to read this story multiple times to follow it. (in a good way) Very well done.
Ink Reviews by Rachel Gutin in October.
This is a wonderful non-traditional format story via reviews of ink. All my ink hyper focus friends will love this one.
With Nothing Left by Emma Burnett in November.
A story of caring beyond …
kaleidotrope published:
“Singularities” by Cressida Roe in Autumn.
How many stories can be told across lifetimes?
“The Violin/ist or The Madrigal” by Katie R. Yen in Autumn.
Becoming a single Thing to be forever.
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn by Louise Hughes in Autumn.
Facing fears.
Inner Worlds published in August:
They Promised This Would Be Beautiful by Elena Sichrovsky.
This story is staggering. Please heed the content warnings, but it is so worth the pain.
Lily Facsimile by D. W. West.
(Heed CW) A story of re-creation of another’s wants.
Forest by Joyce Chng
Death and fungi and a life after death.
The Deadlands published:
Séance By Elizabeth Wing in August.
Bringing back the dead.
Hamaka, Leave Me Alone by Testimony Odey in October.
A poem of a choice between life and death.
“Life and Jacq and the Giant and Death” by Christopher Degni was published at Stupefying Stories in 2023.
A beautiful fairy tale and fable, pulling in features of beloved stories with a tragic ending.
Clarkesworld published Ratlines by Brent Baldwin in November.
I was privileged to read an early version of this. It’s a fascinating read. Loved the reveal!
Doctors HATE Her!! Local Woman Is NOT Cursed by Bree Wernicke was published at Bourbon Penn Another fantastic non-traditional story, a series of internet posts by a LEGO enthusiast. Yet another story my hyper focus friends (this time on LEGOs).
Words Without Borders published Spirit Summoning, Part I by Sakumi Tayama Translated from the Japanese by Mark Gibeau A story of when lies become truth and consequences.
Sleeping Defiant by Emmie Christie was published at Disabled Tales in September.
A poem about a bear. But only about a bear?