“An Elegy for May in the Forest of the Noble Spacemen” by Dafydd McKimm

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Author Bio: Dafydd McKimm is a speculative fiction writer producing mainly short and flash-length stories. His work has appeared in publications such as Deep Magic, Daily Science Fiction, Flash Fiction Online, The Best of British Fantasy, The Best of British Science Fiction, and elsewhere. He was born and grew up in Wales but now lives in Taipei, Taiwan. You can find him online at https://www.dafyddmckimm.com.

“Passing Through” by Laurie Doyle

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Author Bio: Laurie Doyle is an aspiring writer of speculative fiction who lives in the south of England. Currently, they are querying literary agents with a middle grade horror novel about a haunted theatre and writing short stories in a variety of genres.

“Sunflowers Are Her Mother’s Favorite” by Sherry Morris

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Author Bio: Originally from Missouri, Sherry Morris (@Uksherka & @uksherka.bsky.social) writes prize-winning fiction from a farm in the Scottish Highlands where she pets cows, watches clouds and dabbles in photography. She reads for the wonderfully wacky Taco Bell Quarterly and her first published story was about her Peace Corps experience in 1990s Ukraine. Read more of her work at www.uksherka.com

“The Alibi” by Dannye Chase

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Author Bio: Dannye Chase (she/her) is a queer, married mom of three who lives in the US Pacific Northwest. Dannye’s short fiction has appeared in the magazine Seaside Gothic, the horror podcast Creepy, and anthologies from Improbable Press, Clan Destine Press, and LIBRAtiger Press. Find her at DannyeChase.com and on Instagram @Dannye_Chase

“Even Poison Apples Fall Not Far” by J. M. Williams

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Author Bio: J. M. Williams is a writer and educator in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife and their cat. He can be found in most places @jmwwrites, and his fiction can be found online at the Saturday Evening Post.

“Perpetual Zoo of Machines” by Sara Omer

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Author Bio: Sara Omer is a first reader for Orion’s Belt and Uncharted Magazine. Her first short story appeared this year in The Deeps, and she has more work forthcoming at other publications. She is currently querying a fantasy novel.

“Song of Earth” by Ronan O’Callaghan

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Author Bio: Ronan O’Callaghan is a writer based in Chicago.

“Rowan the Kingslayer and Meredin the Traitor” by Akis Linardos

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Author Bio: Akis is a writer of bizarre things, a biomedical AI scientist, and almost human. He’s also a Greek that hops across countries as his career and exploration urges demand. Find his fiction at Apex, Dread Machine, the Martian, and visit his website https://linktr.ee/akislinardos for other dark surprises.

“Regalia” by Robert Gilmore

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Author Bio: Aspiring wizard Rob Gilmore is a black father, husband, nurse, writer, musician, and fan of SFF from South GA. His writing journey began 11/1/23 when he was bitten by a radioactive author . He’s also one of the co-hosts and founders of the podcast Glitchy Pancakes, and chair second at Multiverse con in Atlanta. Pronouns: he/him.  IG: bat_strategist Blue sky: @robgrim.bsky.social

“The Snakewives Say” by Mar Vincent

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Author Bio: As a fine art professional, Mar has wielded katanas and handled Lady Gaga’s shoes. As a veterinary assistant, she has cared for hairless cats, hedgehogs, and, one time, a coyote. As a writer, she can be found in Kaleidotrope, Zooscape, FFO, and more. Find her on Twitter or Mastodon @MaroftheBooks