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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Midwife and The Lindworm, by A.A. Freeman

The Midwife and The Lindworm

QSFer A.A. Freeman has a new queer fable out: The Midwife has worked on her share of unusual births over the years—from foxes to royalty to the Gods themselves. One of the stranger births she assisted was a queen who delivered twins: one a boy, the future king, and one a serpent, known as The Lindworm. Now, almost twenty years later, the queen has called upon The Midwife again—this time, to rid the castle of The Lindworm once and for all. Devouring maidens from across the land, it seems the monster’s thirst for blood cannot be slaked. But the sensible … Read more

Announcement: The Music Box, by Caitlin Ricci

The Music Box

Fireborn author Caitlin Ricci has a new fairy tale short story out: When they tumble into financial trouble, Amanda and her family have no idea how they’re going to afford to perform The Nutcracker for their town like they do every year. But a stranger in a heavy coat and a hood has the perfect solution in a seemingly endless supply of gold coins. The only catch is that one of the daughters needs to marry the stranger. When her sisters refuse, Amanda steps in to save her family, but will her sacrifice be her family’s salvation or their downfall? … Read more