Calvin Demmer

On the surface Goohill appeared no different from many small towns. The place had its history, some of it fact, some of it fiction, while some of it remained cloaked in mystery. A bridge outside of Goohill, dubbed "Suicide Bridge," seemed to be key in unlocking further truths to the town. However, not all the residents shared the same desire to unveil its past nor the same vision for its future. This edition includes eight stories set in the world of The Town That Feared Dusk, as well as the title story itself. Welcome to Goohill.

Deranged entrepreneurs, uncanny folk, ominous guests, and other strangers wander these pages. A short story collection from Calvin Demmer (author of The Sea Was a Fair Master and Dark Celebrations).

Secret societies, serial killers, malevolent criminals, and other evils stalk these pages. A short story collection from Calvin Demmer (author of The Sea Was a Fair Master and Dark Celebrations).

Each year, people all over the world celebrate special festivals and days, shining light on what they wish to remember and revere. But sometimes, inhabitants of the dark arrive with the desire to disturb proceedings. Dark Celebrations is a collection of short stories... and the holidays will never be the same.

Ancient beings, merciless monsters, unearthly creatures, and other beasts roam these pages. A short story collection from Calvin Demmer (author of The Sea Was a Fair Master and Dark Celebrations).

The Sea Was a Fair Master is a collection of stories, riding the currents of fantasy, science fiction, crime, and horror. There are tales of murder, death, loss, revenge, greed, and hate. There are also tales of hope, survival, and love. For the sea was a fair master.

Though originally meant as a stand-alone anthology, the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection has evolved into an annual celebration of speculative fiction. Our tenth installment in the annual anthology features not only the winners from our annual writing competition and Reader's Choice Awards, but also selected stories from previous installments as we look back on where we have been. On behalf of all of the authors that have published with us over the years, we thank all of our readers who have supported our publications. This anthology would not exist without the support and feedback of our readers. In this installment: The Calm Before by Raz Greenberg Karma by Calvin Demmer Confessions of a Postmodern Galatea by Liz Schriftsteller Winter of the Gods by Elena Clark More Than Blood by Jessica Simms Quiverfull by Josh Pearce The Courtesan of Xanadu Street by Anna Cates The Talking Pen by David Lawrence Technicolor Peace Joy by Margret A. Treiber As I Storm the Keep Alone by Hiroko Talbot Hydromancer by Jason Bougger To Dine with A Demon by Julie Ann Dawson The Super-Man in Black by James Zahardis The Alpha Predator of the Really Huge Woods: A Parody by Thom Clink The Gunslinger with No Hands by Thaxson Patterson II Reflections by Karen Heslop Gho by C. R. Hodges

ISSUE 2 (December 2016) Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished short stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies Turn the pages and let your journey begin today. In this issue: FROSTFIRE-James Edward O'Brien Mystery, murder, conspiracy and, of course, magic all await you in this intricate tale. COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION-Calvin Demmer Humankind is always trying to enhance the world around itself, but does it ever stop and ask if it should? DEVIATIONS-Anthony Marchese The problem with time travel is this: if you actually ended up changing something, would you be able to tell? LOST SOULS-Ben Howels Humans believe that they are the only species afflicted with drug addiction. They are wrong. Just ask a demon. THE RELUCTANT PIRATE-Tom Howard We don't always choose to live the life we lead, especially when life sets us on a path of intergalactic piracy. FINDING PURPOSE-Daniel Swindlehurst The tricky thing about an Artificial Intelligence is that once unleashed, you never know what its endgame will be. SEASON'S GREETINGS-Edward Ahern 'tis the season to be visited by something strange... BITTER PILL-James A. Conan Have you ever considered the medical perils of living on another world? WAKE UP, MR. CHEN-Kenneth A. Rupp When it comes to corporate scientific experimentation, there is a point when you stop being an employee and actually become part of the experiment. DAMSEL IN DISTRESS-L. S. Engler The most important part of going on an adventurous quest is to make sure that you pay attention to all the details before departing... CIRCLING THE BRAIN-Brian Koukol If you think life is difficult, try living it as a disembodied head for a while. COVER ART: Carol Heyer

13 original short stories and poems from talented authors of horror from around the world. Published monthly. April 2016 issue's cover art is based on a collaborative feature, giving us a new appreciation of courtroom horrors. You will also find vampires, demons, and even a reaper to keep you company on those chilling evenings when you need a good scare. In this issue: POETRY "Death Rise" by Cyn Bermudez "From Corn to Sea" by Wesley D. Gray "Shuffles the Chik Chik Sprite" by Jeremy Mac "Altar of Wood" by Terry Miller SHORT STORIES "Disorder in the Court" by Chance Barton & Cordelia Vandenburg "A Song of Crickets" by Simon McHardy "Mind the Gap" by Ronald Hayes "Another Shitty Day in the Apocalypse" by John Teel "Nocturne" by Richard Mark Ankers "Plight of the Valkyrie" by Daniel Soule "Dogman" by Calvin Demmer "Tethers" by Kane Gordon "Deadland" by TS Alan COVER ART Luke Spooner