"Beginner's Guide to Mystical Spells and Rituals" invites you to unlock the mystical world of magic, spells, and rituals, providing a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the art of spellcasting. Whether you're a curious beginner or an aspiring practitioner, this guide offers a step-by-step journey to help you harness the energies around you and infuse your life with magic.Understanding the Mystical Arts: Delve into the fundamentals of magic, explorin...

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story originsTable of ContentsThe Demon in the Page – Joshua Phillip JohnsonCat Play – Mari Ness… and now He erases – Rhoads BrazosThe Machinery – Julia WarnerIn the Belly of the Angel – Henry Szabranski

In a not too distant future, a nuclear war has decimated mankind. Three centuries later, survivors live barricaded in cities controlled by the Human Empire, while the inhabitants of the countryside have been mutated by radiation and live in the forests surrounding urban settlements, waging war on the humans. When both her parents die in a fire, Julia is left to cope alone with a highly bureaucratic and regulated system, with very few select allies. As her loyalty undergoes increasingly har...

In "A Red Wallflower," Susan Warner crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of love, identity, and social conformity against the backdrop of 19th-century America. The rich, descriptive prose immerses readers in the life of the protagonist, who grapples with societal expectations while navigating the complexities of personal desires. Warner's literary style is marked by its psychological depth and moral inquiry, reflecting the period's social dynamics and the emerging discussions...

In her groundbreaking 1850 novel, "The Wide, Wide World," Susan Warner crafts a poignant narrative that explores the spiritual and moral development of its young female protagonist, Ellen Montgomery. Through lyrical prose and vivid characterizations, Warner delves into themes of faith, resilience, and the complexity of personal relationships in a rapidly changing American society. The novel reflects the transcendentalist influences of its time while juxtaposing domestic life against the ba...

In "Melbourne House," Susan Warner presents a compelling narrative that weaves together themes of social justice, domestic life, and personal moral growth against the backdrop of 19th-century America. The novel, characterized by its intricate prose and vivid characterizations, explores the lives of the Melvilles, a family grappling with the moral complexities of wealth and responsibility. Warner adeptly illuminates the struggles between personal aspirations and societal expectations, creat...

Susan Warner's "The Wide, Wide World" is a seminal work in American literature that intricately weaves themes of spirituality, moral integrity, and the struggles of a young girl named Ellen Montgomery in the mid-19th century. With its realist narrative style, Warner employs a detailed and poignant form of storytelling that captures both the emotional turbulence and the societal constraints of her time. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, the novel addresses the complexi...

In her novel "Diana," Susan Warner explores the intricacies of Victorian society through the lens of personal struggle and moral development. The narrative follows the titular character, Diana, as she navigates the complexities of familial expectations, societal norms, and personal integrity. Warner's prose is marked by a vivid descriptiveness, character-driven dialogue, and an intricate exploration of the female experience within the confines of a patriarchal society. This work is notable...

In "Say and Seal," Susan Warner weaves a narrative that intricately explores themes of childhood innocence, spirituality, and the moral dilemmas faced by the young protagonists. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style that reflects the period's values while effectively engaging with the complexities of social class and family dynamics. The story revolves around the interactions of children in a small village, as they navigate t...

In der Gerontologie wird die Notwendigkeit hochwertiger Interventionen samt Prävention mit dem Erreichen des Renteneintritts der Babyboomer-Generation, dem stetigen Anstieg der Lebenserwartung und dem künftigen Fachkräftemangel drängender denn je. Vor diesem Hintergrund zeigt die neue "Interventionsgerontologie" wie ihre Vorgänger in den Jahren 2000 und 2012 prägnant das breite Spektrum an verhaltensbezogenen Interventionen in 100 Beiträgen. Neu an der "Interventionsgerontologie" ist eine ...

The hilarious cult comedy classic starring Mark GatissThe year is 2099 and planet Earth is in crisis. A change in its orbit has resulted in days being 25 hours long (except Thursday, which hasn't existed for over a decade) and the extra months of Janril, Febtober, and Marchuary. In a post-apocalyptic England, the cattle-clasm has wiped out the majority of livestock and climate change has formed the drizzly season of Hamble. However, hope is at hand for the planet i...

Issue twenty-seven invites you to attend a chimeric gathering of wanders, misfits, rebels, playboys, and survivors.Featuring new short fiction, poetry, CNF, translations, and art from Robert Glück, Julia Kohli (translated by Rob Myatt), Jasleena Grewal, Solomon Samson, Dominic Blewett, Laurie Stone, Stacey Levine, Nina Schuyler, James Warner, Carla Bessa (translated by Elton Uliana), Alvin Lu, Lorelei Bacht, Beatriz Rocha (translated by Grant Schutzman), Réka Nyitrai, David C. Hall...