BLOODY STARS
short story | science-fiction
by PHILIP J. PALACIOS
Hornet Five has survived three deadly missions. Now her ship hovers above a strange planet where valuable resources will be fought for with blood and bullets— all for the sake of the consumer.
THE MAN WHO WAS A PARADOX
essay | biography
by TERRY K. JONES
Renowned for his wit and unmistakable paradox-rich style, G.K. Chesterton’s life was shaped by friendship and debate with some of the most brilliant writers and philosophers of his time.
THE CONFESSIONAL
short story | science-fiction/horror
by PHILIP J. PALACIOS
Father Casey sits alone in the church until the sound of strange footsteps jolt him awake.
ARDENT’S ORDERS
short story | fantasy
by JASON SLEDGE
A priest attacked in the middle of the night. The temple of Aeomir desecrated. Owen, knight of the Order of Ardents, is sent to restore order and punish the perpetrators.
MARKSMAN’S MUSINGS
short story | science-fiction
by SCOTT HAMILTON
The end is here. Or is it? Mutants roam across the countryside, hunting the remaining human population. Where is nature in all this?
THE DESIGN OF ‘HALO’
essay | gaming
by SCOTT HAMILTON
The Halo series remains influential in its genre and in game development. Here, Scott Hamilton examines the franchise’s revolutionary debut in 2001 and the various modes of design that bring the series to life.
WHY ANGLO-SAXON POETRY?
essay | old english
by SAMUEL J. STEPHENS
Why does the literature of the early Anglo-Saxons continue to fascinate, and what can we learn by reading their poetry?
MÚSURDVIÐA
poetry | epic/narrative
by SAMUEL J. STEPHENS
King Mikkeltar gathers his most trusted knights for council.