What’s in Issue 242
| Novel | Gary Inbinder, Noble Lies Luddy confronts Consul Finn in a titanic struggle that ends in tragedy and retreat. Both sides lick their wounds and prepare for the morrow. |
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| Novella | The boy and the groundhog have a new assignment: pursue Crabby Crayfish, the chocolate thief! Bill Bowler, The Boy With Orange Hair, Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5. |
| Serial | Jonas and Elfa are pursued by Carmilla and Maya, who are carrying and using weapons of mass demolition: Ásgrímur Hartmannsson, Meat Puppets, part 3; part 4; part 5. |
| Short Stories |
One thing Raymond learns for sure: beware the blandishments of Gusiflax Agrimur! Pedro Blas González, In the Belly of Guile, part 1; part 2; conclusion. New contributor M. W. Hamel depicts an audition for an unwritten play: Deleted Scenes. While traveling in exotic climes you may see wonderful sights. You may also get mugged: Aaron Hayes & Daniel Dives, Diary of a Nihilist, part 1; conclusion. A political cartoonist and artist confronts a war criminal: Gustavo Valitutti, The Butcher’s Portrait — El Retrato del Carnicero. It’s very easy to get into a loop, but you may need to find a golden key to get you back out: Mel Waldman, The Gold Key. |
| Flash Fiction |
Where do fantasy characters go and what do they do while awaiting their turn on stage? Crystalwizard, The Station. New contributor Pamela Tyree Griffin poses a most delicious conundrum: how does a ghost escape from a house that is being doubly haunted — from the outside? Indescribably Malicious. |
| Poetry | Bosley Gravel, Stained by Cain |
| Short Poetry |
Becky Franklin, Candles in the Moon |
| Essay | Where do historical accidents leave off and practical considerations begin? Bertil Falk, When Literature Travels Well, part 1; conclusion. |
Departments
| Welcome | Bewildering Stories welcomes Pamela Tyree Griffin. |
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| Challenge |
Challenge 233 response: Andy West discusses The Reality of Memes. Challenge 242 gives you the choice of A Hot Novel or a Hot Date. |
| Letters | Kevin Ahearn issues a challenge On Starting a Novel. |
| The Art Gallery |
A randomly rotating selection of Bewildering Stories’ art NASA: Picture of the Day |
| The Reading Room |
David Redd reviews John Russell Fearn, Land’s End — Labrador. |
| Editorial | Jerry Wright, I’m Baaaack... |
Randomly selected Bewildering motto:
Randomly selected classic rejection notice:
Bewildering Stories’ official mottoes:
“Poems are not made with ideas; they are made with words.” — Stéphane Mallarmé
Ars longa, vita brevis. Rough translation: “Proofreading never ends.”
To Bewildering Stories’ schedule: In Times to Come
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