Building on the evocative chill captured by 2024's Winter in the City, editors R.B. Wood and Anna Koon are back with a spectacular multicultural lineup to explore Spring in the City— yet wildflowers aren't the only things finding their way through cracked concrete in these dark speculative tales.Even in the shadows of skyscrapers, spring sees an awakening in the concrete jungle that we call "the city."Spring in the City: A Collection of ...

These verses (which some friends call by the higher title of Poems, to which appellation the author objects) were written at random — off and on, here, there, anywhere — just when the mood came, with little of study and less of art, and always in a hurry.Hence they are incomplete in finish, as the author is; tho' he thinks they are true in tone. His feet know more of the humble steps that lead up to the Altar and its Mysteries than of the steeps that lead up to Parnassus and the Ho...

Q is for Quantum is the seventeenth book in an epic series of twenty-six horror anthologies. In this book you will find a collection of thirteen mind-bending tales from some of the most skilled independent horror authors writing today. From time-travel to space exploration, parallel worlds to futuristic technology gone wrong, Q is for Quantum brings an unsettling selection of sci-fi horror tales that will have you questioning the reality of this dimension.

Issue Nº20 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Jason Starr, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Greg Levin, Gillian French, , Cher Finver, Kevin Z. Garvey, John Joseph Ryan, David A. Summers, Robb T. White, and Jeff Soloway.Essays, Interviews and Reviews by J.B. Stevens, Scott Adlerberg, J.P. Hill, and Zakariah Johnson.Art and Photography by Hossein Goshtasbi.This issue also features a preview of the new graphic novel Blade Runner 2039 (Vol...

Turn page after page of relentless terror…An old piece of pottery holds an ancient evil within, until a man and his daughter unwittingly release it into the world. A private chauffeur picks up a very strange passenger, who reveals something terrifying lurking along the dark night roads, just out of sight. And justice hunts down a terrified man, when he discovers his ancestor may have committed a gruesome crime…Scare Street is proud to present fourt...

If you have decided to join Alcoholics Anonymous, first I would like to commend you. It is very difficult to say goodbye to something you have grown so accustomed to. You probably can't imagine your life without booze (or having one with it for that matter) however it could prove to be the most important decision of your life.Now that you have decided to join AA, there is a lot of information you should know before you venture out to your first meeting. I say this because everything...

Turn page after page of relentless terror…An old piece of pottery holds an ancient evil within, until a man and his daughter unwittingly release it into the world. A private chauffeur picks up a very strange passenger, who reveals something terrifying lurking along the dark night roads, just out of sight. And justice hunts down a terrified man, when he discovers his ancestor may have committed a gruesome crime…Scare Street is proud to present fou...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

In the poignant pages of "Farewells," Abram Joseph Ryan weaves a tapestry of emotions as he bids farewell to loved ones, cherished memories, and the fleeting nature of life. Through lyrical prose and heartfelt verse, Ryan explores the bittersweet pain of parting, the enduring power of love, and the hope that transcends the boundaries of time. As we journey alongside the poet, we are reminded of the fragility of human existence and the profound impact that those we love leave upon our heart...

Journey through time with "Memories," a collection of poignant poems by the acclaimed Southern writer, Abram Joseph Ryan. Harkening back to "fairest memories from far-away home," Ryan's evocative verses paint vivid pictures of loved ones lost and dreams whispered on the wind. Prepare to be swept away by the "spirit-thrilling tones" of a mother's voice, the bittersweet comfort of bygone days, and the echoes of a life lived deeply. "Memories" is a beautiful exploration of nostalgia, loss, an...

Abram Joseph Ryan was an American poet, Catholic priest, Catholic newspaper editor, orator, and former Vincentian. Many have said he was a priest for Confederate States of America but that was not shown in any military records. He served as a freelance chaplain for the last two years of the war for both North and South soldiers.