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A Name by Mark Slade

In this suspenseful story, a woman’s daughter tries to persuade her to stop practicing black magic in her kitchen to little avail.

Colin Upton on Art, Anarchy, and the State of Comics

Colin Upton is a cartoonist known for his unique style and offbeat sense of humor. Born in Vancouver, BC, Upton began his career in the 1980s, creating a series of self-published comics that quickly gained a following. His work often explores unconventional themes and features a cast of eccentric characters, from punk rockers to aliens and talking animals.

The Unintended Consequences of Daytime Television by Paige Keir

A mundane afternoon of mind-numbing daytime television leads to an impulsive decision: it’s time to end it all. But when a faulty ceiling fan and an overflowing upstairs bathtub intervene, the narrator is left laughing at the absurdity of their own survival.

The Charity Stripers by Mick Rose

Coach Nick Palatino takes over St. Suzie’s basketball team, determined to win at any cost. But as his web of corruption, crime, and deception grows, the question isn’t just how far he’ll go—it’s how long before it all comes crashing down.

A Life of Sacrifice by Chauncey Haworth

Two young punks, Chuckles and Full Pint, live on the edge in downtown Oakland. Their mundane existence takes a dark turn when they break into a pawn shop, only to unwittingly unleash a malevolent force upon the city.

Accidental Genius Review By Mark Slade

Cult films seem to have a longer shelf life than even some of the best reviewed and most successful films at the box office. Maybe it’s the flaws.

Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Discussion on Yard Sale by John Cohen

Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.

Silly Seymour by Dr. Sause

Silly Seymour is much more than a cat in a stupid banana hat.

Space Girl Returns by Thomas M. Malafarina

The mysterious alien visitor, last seen in 1956, has returned to Earth, slipping once again into the guise of an alluring substitute teacher. Her mission? To seduce and manipulate Earth’s young men for purposes only she and her species understand. This time, her target is Charlie Grainger, a socially awkward outcast with a taste for classic rock and counterculture.