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What’s in Issue 147

Bewildering Stories News: What’s the Story Story Here?

Novels ’A tour of Olde England and a night on the town put Toni and Carla back in perfect harmony. Then, while Jeremy does his digging, Carla makes an astounding revelation, followed by a skilful observation which sets Toni up for another memorable meeting... There's apparent insight, and there's real, painful insight. And then there's the problem of travelling to the 'capital' of Europe!... Raymond delivers enough of the goods, Quo applies Truth Delta Analysis to draw some unavoidable conclusions, and the very active hero is given a most honourable discharge’.
   Michael E. Lloyd, Observation One: Singing of promises...
   chapter 24: London, England, part 3; part 4
   chapter 25: Mons, Belgium.

The Maestro is writing the music of the Earth, listening to her natural melodies; but even an ear as trained as his can not pick out the faint notes of discord:
   euhal allen The Bridge, II chapter 2: Requiem Revisited, part 1; part 2; part 3.
Novella There is a mood of many changes as the nomads prepare to leave for the desert: the old Watcher dies, and Tamar steps into the role of Lady Mother of the tribe: Tala Bar, Sacrifice, chapter 4: On the Balance, part 1; part 2.
Short
Stories
You be the curator: how much would you pay? Robert Allen, The Issue at Hand.

New contributor Michael Collins demonstrates how really high-tech identity theft can be just a little too easy: Reembezzlement, part 1; conclusion.

The longing for change rarely confronts the danger of the change itself: Danielle L. Parker, Homecoming, part 1; conclusion.

A new adventure of Aislyn “Ace” Lilly, FTPD: Homicide, as featured in our contest finalist: Lewayne L. White, The Full Moon Caper, part 1; conclusion.
Flash
Fiction
‘I’m sick of how you’ve invaded every aspect of my life!’ A love-hate relationship takes on a personality all its own: Sean Hower, Breaking Up, Breaking Down.

Departments

Welcome Bewildering Stories welcomes Mike Collins.
Challenge Challenge 147 warns you: Get Ready for a Shock....
The Reading
Room
Jerry Wright reviews Kevin Guilfoile’s Cast Of Shadows.
Editorial Jerry Wright, What Now?

In Times to Come

News briefs:
Jörn Grote’s and Danielle L. Parker’s bios have been completely revised.
The Links page has added SpecFicWorld to the Reference section and Magazine Promotion to Specialty Websites.

In issue 148

Novels:
Michael E. Lloyd, Observation One chapter 26 “Strasbourg, France”
euhal allen, The Bridge, II chapter 3 “A New Direction”
Michael J A Tyzuk, Tangled Threads, Tangled Strings
Novella:
Tala Bar, Sacrifice chapter 5 “Climax,” chapter 6 “Aftermath” (conclusion)
Serial:
new contributor Rachel Parsons, “Caresses from the Blood of My Victims”
Short stories:
new contributor Alfredo Álamo, “Atom Jack and the Dreams Merchant”
new contributor Michael Moore, “The Messenger”
Flash fiction: Charles Richard Laing, “The New City”
Essay: new contributor Prakash Kona, “Nameless in a Faceless City”

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