Contents

Introduction

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Rapture, by James Burns

5

It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel... uh... somewhat ambivalent.

Nessie, by Jason Flowers

13

A wee tale from a famous loch in Scotland.

Row Your Boat by James Burns

19

A chance encounter leads to a jealousy, anger, regret, and a visit to an alternative reality.

Archerwoman, by Damion Suomi & Chris Hamer

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A musical interlude.

The Night Before I Went Home, by Jesse Jarnow

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Illustrations by Jessi Nelson

A late night drive reveals more than expected.

The Perfect Murder by Ron Fortier,

34

Gonzalo Martinez, Terry Staats, and Jaymes Reed

Late one evening a heinous crime is thwarted, and a criminal brought to justice.

Global Freezing, by Egg Embry

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This is Jaia's nightmare. Every member of her tribe from the village knows there are no such things as yetis. Or imaginary friends.

The Intended, by Bobby Nash

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Illustrations by James Burns

A look inside the mind of a true professional.

Roswell, by James Burns

53

What really happened back in 1947?

Dream, by Mark Campos

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A real dream or dreamlike reality?

Lucidity, by Matthew Warlick

63

An oft-repeated dream.

Right on Time, by James Burns

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The story of an old man and a clock.

Contributors

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