The Readers’ Guide
What’s in Issue 522
| Novel |
Jane takes a huge step in bridging the gap between Dohani and human. Dexter does the same in his own, very human way. Martin Kerharo, The Dohani War Chapter 16: Adaptation, part 2; part 3
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| Serial |
Daniel has had enough of being chased by shadowy forces. Now he implements a daring plan to find out who is after him, and why. Peter Bailey, North by the Red Death, part 4 |
| Short Stories |
New contributor Janet Chisnall tells of Katherine’s quest for a good night’s sleep. It will take her practically to the ends of the earth: The Lost Art of Sleep. New contributor Christopher T. Garry sends Anna on a hiking trip into a mountain wilderness. An injured bear will bring her home again to a reality she has not been able to come to terms with: Flame Bound, part 1; conclusion. A 15-year old boy has had some close calls with danger in his life. His crush on a would-be high-school sweetheart will be his latest: Ron Van Sweringen, Finding a Reason. |
| Flash Fiction |
New contributor Tammy May introduces Laurel, who is madly in love with Ethan and wants to spend eternity with him. He’s okay with that, but there is a catch, and it is a big one: Unforeseen Consequences. |
| Lyrical Essay |
Fishermen’s work can be grueling, but it has unparalleled romance in the danger of wind and wave: Mike Florian, Winds Calm and Variable. |
| Poetry |
Oonah V. Joslin, A Snake Awakes Rebecca Lu Kiernan, Timewave Zero |
| Short Poetry |
Afzal Moolla, Tears of the Clown |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories welcomes Janet Chisnall, Christopher T. Garry, and Tammy May. |
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| Challenge |
Challenge 520 Response asks How Old Is Young? Challenge 522 boards The Soporific Choo-Choo. |
| 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
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Copyright © April 22, 2013 by Bewildering Stories
