Short Story of the Month
Lucky Six
“I’m not a very superstitious person,” said Mr. Sixdorf, when he ordered drinks for the entire table, “however, sometimes you just have to, even if you’re a rational person. Today is the 6th of June. I had something to do with a guy who lives near the horse racetrack. He wasn’t home..."
Being of the Month
La Corriveau
Marie-Josephte Corriveau lived in Canada in the 18th century – at that time, however, it was known as New France. This political entity came to an end in the same year that the aforementioned lady passed away: in 1763. The British were involved in both events; while we will not analyze and evaluate the Seven Years' War, we will examine the trial of the woman accused of murdering her husband. The experience of the honorable Mr. Dubé, whose character is revealed by the accompanying illustration, brought her into our collection.
Other Stuff
Sherlockiana: Police Officers
Even though Holmes became the patron of all literary detectives that came after him, he didn't consider himself as one. He thought of himself as a higher form of a sleuth.
Quote of the Month
Brian belatedly realized that if you told a lot of lies, even if it was for a good reason, like trying to keep people safe, it started to get hard to trust that other people were telling the truth.
— Katherine Arden, Dark Waters
How to Properly Feed a Demon
Twenty-five short short stories for short short breaks. Starring aliens and people, gods as well as demons.
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