New author Frank Olson shatters the bridge between reality and dreams in his debut story. College student Adelaide Wilkinson shares her first published story. SFI's cadre writers share their imaginative worlds including the continuing Wind and the Water.The adventures of spunky Jei and her matter-of-fact robot continue in Michael Sorenson's Jei Pardy comic.

It got out of hand pretty quickly. Every lunchtime kids lined up for a turn to get their cubes solved. Emily probably could have charged a quarter a cube and had her own little racket going, but I think she solved them just for the challenge. I guess there were an unusual number of Rubik's Cubes getting solved at our junior high, and it drew attention. Patty Jo was the first one to notice the men in dark suits hanging around our school.Explore three short stories and beautiful artw...

In the castle of his master, Jindao maneuvers to determine the motives of an esteemed visitor.Have you wondered why you're able to solve problems while you sleep? Joe Clifton may know.An intelligence courier goes missing, and Corbridge is sent on the first operational mission of its kind to determine what happened.Enjoy thrilling stories and fantastical illustrations in this issue of Speculative Fiction Illustrated.

In this issue SFI introduces a new author, Linda Midgley. Returning author Mark Wilkinson reaches billions of years into the future, and Michael Sorenson returns to the world of The Wind and the Water.SFI is pleased to publish the premier of Michael Sorenson's comic, Jei Pardi.

A bonus short story featuring Silhara and Martise from Master of Crows.In The Light Within, Silhara of Neith, now known as "the god-smiter," travels as the guest of honor to the winter festival of his father's people.The crow mage who destroyed one god must ignite sacred fires in honor of another. Yet the winter festival only reminds Silhara that the brightest light within him isn't the fire of a deity but the devotion of one woman.A tale of hope and celebration.

On the death of their Grandfather, twin brothers Simon and Gestas are left a mysterious map. The map directs them to the frozen wastes of the Arctic where they believe lies a secret that will unlock phenomenal wealth and power. But at what price? Crack the Codes: Kobo.com/TheDescent

24 Award-Winning Authors and IllustratorsAccompanied by Orson Scott Card, Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye, Jerry Pournelle, Ciruelo and Echo Chernik and Edited by David FarlandYour search for something new and different in sci-fi and fantasy ends here.Presenting this year’s collection of fresh voices, fabulous worlds, and fantastic new characters.Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of t...

Combustion Hour by Yoon Ha Lee is a story about the eschatology of shadow puppets.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In most fairy tales, the prince rescues the princess. It's not often she gets to return the favor.Mai Westenra is pulled into a centuries-old quest for vengeance and magic, never realizing that she'll find love in the midst of danger.Tyr Halvarsson has waited lifetimes to be rid of his curse. Resigned to his immortal half-life, one selfless act of humanity can redeem him. Or kill him.Together, Mai and Tyr must work against time and magic to perform the runespell tha...

It is the third and final year of Fimbulvetr, the long and cold winter that precedes the end of the Nine Worlds. Midgard lies asleep under a thick layer of ice and snow. The city of men have fallen prey to ravenous wolf packs and bloodthirsty marauders. Gods, trolls and giants ready their weapons and magics for the last battle between Order and Chaos. All prepare for Ragnarok, the ultimate clash of the gods. All except Valhalla, whose tall walls are beset by deafening silence ... No singin...

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic the Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west. Renowned artists such as Yan Dingxian and Lu Xinsen and others have meticulously illustrated the series, bringing the vibrant story to life with a strong emphasis on traditional Chi...

The gods have played the Great Game for eons, and worlds have hung in the balance. Some worlds have survived, some have been destroyed, and some of the playing fields have existed in a draw.The last game nearly brought about the destruction of man anf god alike, requiring drastic measures to reset the board. Now, the current iteration of the Great Game draws to a close, the winner nearly decided. All the gods have played their parts, save one.The God o...