The Readers’ Guide
What’s in Issue 1046
| Novel |
Karyn and Scott must confront an arch-villain who wants to take the elixir of immortality. Humphrey Price, Temple of the Inscriptions |
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| Novella | Lucas’s sister, Alaya, must either be recruited by the Padronelle or disappear. While Lucas comes to terms with himself, he arranges for Adrin’s cousin Marcus to come for a visit. Back home, Lucas receives an ambiguous clue from his friend Matthias about Adrin’s latest activities. Tannara Young, Beneath the Ink, part 4 |
| Short Stories |
Leon hears his wife, Samantha, calling to him. He strives to join her but finds the mission unexpectedly and exceedingly difficult.
Harrison Kim, In the Presence of the Lost, part 1;
conclusion New contributor Raymond Paquette sends Shin on a quest to find his friend Chihiro in what Shin will come to think of as The Empty Building, part 1; part 2; conclusion. |
| Flash Fiction |
A “top dog” might be a dutiful, dependable shepherd, but Snake Caples is more what one might call an offspring of a female canine. Gary Clifton, Top Dog |
| Poetry | Bobby Cranestone, The Lost Son |
| Short Poetry |
Shauna Checkley, Old School Teacher |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories introduces and welcomes Raymond Paquette. |
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| Challenge | Challenge 1046 has two out of three clues to finding people: Who and Where but When? |
| The Reading Room |
Channie Greenberg, The Word Magpie excerpt |
| The Art Gallery |
Richard Ong, Hearing Aid Ron Sanders, Crossroads A randomly rotating selection of Bewildering Stories’ art NASA: Picture of the Day Sky and Telescope, This Week’s Sky at a Glance |
Randomly selected Bewildering motto:
Randomly selected classic rejection notice:
Bewildering Stories’ official mottoes:
“Poems are not made with ideas; they are made with words.” — Stéphane Mallarmé
Ars longa, vita brevis. Rough translation: “Proofreading never ends.”
To Bewildering Stories’ schedule: In Times to Come
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