 Why Marilyn Monroe Cried by Stephen Markley. Stephen is a freelance writer and a graduate of Miami University with degrees in History and Creative Writing. As an undergraduate he worked for The Miami Student as the editorial editor, while also writing movie reviews, features, and a regular column. In 2004 he won the top fiction prize, awarded by poet and writer David Lehman. The next year he received honorable mention in the same competition, this time from guest judge Christopher Coake, author of We’re in Trouble.
The skin surrounding the boil seemed to pulse with a red, inflamed heat; it was hard to the touch, like a disc of bone lay between the skin and muscle of the calf... (continued)
The Gathering by Sarah Turnbull. Sarah lives in the Pacific Northwest with her loving husband and gigantic cat. She writes from dreams, pulling out inspiration from the stories of her subconscious. When she is not writing, she can be found gossiping with friends, out dancing, or shopping. Most likely out shopping.
"You’ve received a letter in the mail," said my fiancée, her soft voice almost hesitant. She handed me the card, staring at the seal that bound it... (continued)
Sinister by Walker M. Hughes. Walker lives in the upstate of South Carolina, within gazing range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Writing, reading and chess occupy much of his time. He is blessed with a loving and stable family, whose hopes and support anchor him this side of The Edge. "Sinister" is his fourth published story, all of which have now appeared online as well as in print. He is currently working on longer fiction, while shaping his more arbitrary ideas into short stories.
I found Gina and Bone right where I guessed they would be, lying head to toe on the roll-along conveyor near the loading dock of the abandoned Nu-Fizz plant... (continued)
The Death of Innocence by Stefine K. Pitzer. Stefine is a freelance writer and Spanish teacher in Northeast Ohio. Her short stories have appeared in Enigma, The Nth Degree, Beyond Centauri and The Storyteller magazines. When she is not teaching or dreaming of Idyllwild, she is usually chasing her two-year-old daughter around the house and keeping the peace between the four cats and the dog who have chosen to reside with her and her husband.
Like a lover’s caress the rhythm swayed her body, stirred her passion beneath the snug, black leather. She thrilled and rocked to the throbbing beat, letting it burn through her lithe body and heated soul... (continued)
Nightwraith Creator by Donna Marie Robb. Donna works as a children's librarian during the day and enjoys traveling to exotic foreign countries with her husband Ron Atmur. She has published a fantasy fiction novel through a small press, and has also had stories published in Dream Fantasy International, Enigma, Alien Skin Magazine, Dark Moon Rising, Femspec, and Tales of the Talisman. Donna has had two stories previously published in MT: "The Waterghost" in the Summer 2004 issue, and "Escape" in the Winter 2006 issue.
Lord Randyll’s palace was so enormous that it seemed to be a world itself. Even though she had lived here for nearly a year, Arin still continued to discover new chambers... (continued)
MISSED IT IN THE LAST ISSUE?
Well here is another chance to read the Robert Palmer Interview, author of "Beautiful Dead Girl."
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SPECIAL FEATURE:
THE STEPHANIE NOLASCO INTERVIEW
Author of "Ghost"
The Conqueror Worm by Johnathon Burchett. Johnathon once wandered into Faerie, where he got lost and was replaced in the mortal world by a changeling. The changeling has since wasted a great deal of paper writing about the traumatic experience. In his spare time he studies what mortals call "English Literature" at a university.
The ladies bestirred themselves just before sunset and made ready to go the bazaar. They wore their finest nothings and were the absolute center of attention... (continued)
The Trackwalkers by Jeremy K. Brown. Jeremy has spent the last seven years writing for various newspapers and magazines around the country. He is the co-author of the novel Ocean of Storms and is currently at work on his second novel. Jeremy’s short fiction has also been published in Meat Grinder Press and Big Ole Face Full of Monster. He lives in New York with his wife and family.
"Alright ladies," the foreman growled through clenched teeth. "They ain't paying us by the hour. Move it!"... (continued)
The Darkroom by Russell H. Krauss. Russell was born and raised in New Jersey, and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in mathematics. He served as an actuary for a national life insurance company, the last thirteen years as senior vice president and chief actuary, and then established his own software and actuarial consulting practice. He is now retired and lives in Nampa, Idaho and has a second home in the mountain resort town of McCall, Idaho. He keeps busy writing software, fiction, and commentary. Russell's story "Shadows" appeared in the Summer 2006 issue of Midnight Times.
Stan Leever and his fiancée Cassie Walker held hands as they strolled down the center promenade of the Hastings Summer Carnival, cotton candy cones swinging in their free hands... (continued)
The Sight by Kathryn Throckmorton. Kathryn has been writing since she could hold a pencil, completing her first novel at 11-years-old in a pink, spiral-bound notebook. Her writing now days tends toward the darker side of life. She loves reading Victorian literature, and her biggest influences are Anne Rice, Austen, and Poe. Kathyrn starts graduate school in the Fall of 2006, hopefully in London, where she will pursue an MFA in Creative Writing. This is Kathryn's first publication, and she says she couldn’t be more excited to see what lies ahead.
Her slippered feet whispered across the stone tiles, an endless procession of gray slabs radiating a dank, merciless chill. It seeped into the pads of her toes and she shivered beneath her cloak... (continued)
Woman's Work by D'Arcy Ann Pryciak. D'Arcy Ann has earned various degrees in history, literature and language, and marketing from Eastern Michigan University and Baker College. Along with writing poetry and short stories, she is working on several fantasy novels. Her other interests include ancient cultures, languages, animals, and traveling with her husband when she is not working at a financial firm.
Her slippered feet whispered across the stone tiles, an endless procession of gray slabs radiating a dank, merciless chill. It seeped into the pads of her toes and she shivered beneath her cloak... (continued)
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