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Napenthe – By Patrick Bohnenkamp

Published By Patrick Bohnenkamp • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Short Stories Of The Week

The goose bumps came in waves. Partly from the brisk air, but mostly from awe. It was my first true sensation in days. It was real, honest and pure. I was always amazed at how something as discomforting as the cold could be so deeply comforting to the soul. The last remnants of dusk were [...]


Attack Of The Supermodels – By Max Barry

Published By Max Barry • Jun 1st, 2008 • Category: Short Stories Of The Week

They came from the catwalks and they came from the billboards: they came from Los Angeles in a steady stream and no-one could stop them. They were six feet tall and when they walked, their hips transcribed perfect arcs in the air. You could see them in darkness, because their lips glistened like precious gems [...]