ISSUE


NO.18


FEBRUARY 28TH, 2026

EDITED BY SAMUEL J. STEPHENS | PHILIP J. PALACIOS | DIANA MASSENGALE | NATHAN GILMORE

 

Stories


AN INHABITED HOUSE

story | horror/comedy

by PHILIP J. PALACIOS

Oliver Mangs is lost in a rural post-War II town of the undead. The only other living being is Old Man Winston— but can one crotchety ex-pilot really show him the way out of this crazy bung town?

Original photo by


THE ASTROLATORS

story | horror

by SAMUEL J. STEPHENS

Two policemen seek the aid of a man who lives on the top floor of the old university library. Who are they, and what do they want?

Original photo by bogitw | Artwork by Sam Stephens


A FAUN IN THE MONASTERY

story | fantasy/horror

by NATHAN GILMORE

With the building of the monastery in the forest, a faun leaves his village to satisfy his curiosity.

Original art and photos by GDJ | Artwork by Sam Stephens


THE FILMS OF DAVID LEAN

essay | film criticism

BY SAMUEL J. STEPHENS

The films of David Lean are synonymous with epic, but his early chamber dramas and literary adaptations belie that reputation. This essay reviews his films chronologically, from the early successes to the late— and scrutinized — grand epics.


Features


THE BOOK CORNER

VOLUME IV · JUNE 2025

edited by Nathan Gilmore

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FILM FILINGS

FEBRUARY 2026

edited by Nathan Gilmore

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