The Readers’ Guide
What’s in Issue 454
| Novel |
Kev’s drug diary describes his physical and mental transition to vampirism: Phillip Donnelly, Kev the Vampire Chapter 6: Revelation
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| Novella |
Fred prepares to investigate the Martian temple in search of the alien transporter device. As he awaits sunrise he hears a song: Richard M. Smith, A Bridge to Earth Chapter 5 : Back Again, part 1; part 2
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| Drama |
In a field hospital in Crimea, Florence Nightingale comes to grips with the gritty reality of war and the even grittier reality of the people involved in it: Marina J. Neary, Lady With a Lamp, scene 1; scene 2; scene 3 |
| Short Stories |
To rescue a friend from a horrible fate, Emily will need a mentor, preferably one who can supply her with ammunition: Chris Castle, Emily and Electra, part 1; part 2; conclusion. A mother can be obsessively protective of her child, even if she’s a monster in a Scottish legend: S. J. McKenzie, The Cripple and the Brollochan, part 1; conclusion. |
| Flash Fiction |
What might bring a smile to children who can barely tolerate an overbearing stepmother? Sandra Crook, Waving Goodbye. |
| Poetry |
David Barber, The Time Machinist Thomas F. Wylie, Thought Collector |
| Short Poetry |
Allison Grayhurst, On My Belly New contributor Dawnell Harrison, Cascade |
| Essay | Anti-war poetry has a basic theme, that war is invariably a tragedy for every individual it touches: James Graham, Come and See the Blood in the Streets. |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories welcomes Dawnell Harrison. |
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| The Critics’ Corner |
Don Webb, “Go Tell the Spartans...” |
| Challenge | Challenge 454 utters Words of Warning. |
| The Photo Album |
Richard Ong, Captain Ong |
| The Art Gallery |
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
Readers’ reactions are always welcome.
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