The Readers’ Guide

What’s in Issue 369

Novel	Sarina tells a bizarre story about her relations with famous historical figures. Steven’s ghost reappears and is somewhat more communicative than before, but questions about him and his intentions remain: Robert N. Stephenson, Uttuku Chapter 6; Chapter 7, part 1; part 2
Serial	What happens when Fred Looseman tries to act as Floozman without being Floozman? The consequences are quixotic indeed: Bertrand Cayzac, Floozman Fred Looseman’s Misadventure — La Sortie ratée de Fred Looseman
Short Stories	Peace on Earth is a fine wish, but in this case it comes from Earth orbit: Paul Carlson, Santayana Station, part 1; conclusion. New contributor Mark Kertzman portrays the Wild-West universe of the outer Solar System, where prospectors and haulers alike are governed by a Code — of chivalry: Titan Run, part 1; part 2; conclusion. Who’s the “monster,” and what does he or she really look like? Rachel Parsons, I Married a Monster, part 1; conclusion. New contributor Leonard Schlenz depicts a world where evolution has had to go into high speed: My Eyes Leak Pus and My Toes Feel Gummy. A latter-day Pied Piper foreshadows the fate of a temple’s erstwhile pets: Ajay Vishwanathan, Bhima.
Flash Fiction	Green is the color of envy, a sin that can lead to the darkest depths: Sean Monaghan, Into the Green Pit. New contributor Casey Whitworth recounts a mental trip into a city’s dark side: Bang.
Poetry	Channie Greenberg, I’m So Glad We Took Over
Short Poetry	Oonah V. Joslin, Accomplice to the Hawk

Departments

Welcome	*Bewildering Stories* welcomes Leonard Schlenz and Casey Whitworth.
Challenge	Challenge 369: Feed Birds Cleverly
Editorial	Don Webb, Where’s My Short Story?
The Art Gallery	A randomly rotating selection of Bewildering Stories’ art NASA: Picture of the Day Earth Observatory Picture of the Day

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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