FICTION

 

It seems like a natural transition, from Bloody Valentine’s Day to Demented Mother’s Day, when you think about it. After all, who is usually our very first love? Mom. Even before birth she cares for, nurtures, and loves us in a way that nobody ever could, or will again. And if that isn’t a set up for potential chaos and malevolent failure, we don’t know what is!

 

                                 ***

 

We have some amazing stories on deck for you this Mother’s Day. From a murder permission slip given to a psychotic grieving mom – to an ancient mother who is forever searching for her true descendants, while leaving nothing living in her path… Not all of the stories we’ve selected for this issue surround motherhood, but every single one will touch your heart – like pointy fingers probing every slippery ventricle. 

 

Enjoy!

A Century in Stasis by JS Apsley

Choke by Kate Bladek

The Season of My Becoming by Tom Duke

Devils Dressed in White by Anthony Everett

Disease Vector by Diana Fenves

We Are Now Approaching by Anastasia Jill

Trophy by Amber Matthews

The Fairy Tale of an Angry Woman by Naina Sharpa

The Simulation by Dana Thomas

Hush Little Baby by PS Traum