The Readers’ Guide
What’s in Issue 1126
| Short Stories |
After Pragya returns from a holiday in Goa and rejoins her roommate Komal, she finds it’s time for self-examination and evaluation of family and friends. Amita Basu, Shrimps and Gunpowder, part 1; part 2; conclusion A writer tells a friend how much he values his “alone time” and is offered a week in a cabin in the Maine woods. The solitude soon leads to unusual consequences. Charles C. Cole, The Buddy System New contributor Norm Cowie explores an unusual possibility in zombie fiction in Falling to Pieces. part 1; part 2; conclusion. New contributor Fatin Zaklouta introduces Claire, who is an empathetic and expert listener. But a good reputation may lead to an uncomfortable official status as an Emergency Contact, part 1; part 2; conclusion. |
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| Flash Fiction |
Ralph is a were-dog who, at full moon, becomes a man and a possible mate that Eva finds fascinating. Of course, Ralph has been officially registered. Michael T. Schaper, A Stray’s Tale |
| Poetry |
Gary Beck, Neighbors Sultana Raza, Lyrical Endeavors |
| Short Poetry |
New contributor Andrew Brenza, The Meadow Spring |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories introduces and welcomes Andrew Brenza, Norm Cowie and Fatin Zaklouta. |
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| Challenge | Challenge 1126 finds that in all stories and poems the search is on for Buddies Big and Small. |
| The Art Gallery |
Richard Ong, St. Michael’s Basilica Channie Greenberg, Tent John D. Connelley, Progress Alison McBain, Toddler Times, 1126 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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