Dark Horses Magazine

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate" Join us for a bi-monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses. In this issue: "The Burning Cathedral of Summer" by Wayne Kyle Spitzer "The Hornet Priest" by Kurt Newton "The Silhouette Shop" by M. Kari Barr "Growing Season" by Davin Ireland "A Whisperer Among the Graves" by Bill Link

/ˈdärk ˈˌhrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses.In this issue:CLOUDSWayne Kyle SpitzerME AND NO-MERobert PopeLAURENCameron TrostTHE VOICE OF SAVAGES WOODTim JeffreysTHE GOLDEN ROSEAlexandra AmickBETWEEN STOPSJohn MangioMALPRACTICEJames MathewsURNEMichael FowlerPREDATOR IN A PINAFORE DRESSTre LunaANGEL HOUSETim Newton Anderson

Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. In this issue: THE RAISING OF HESTER MACRAEE.M. Anderson QUERY LETTERRiley Winchester OCTOBER MARDI GRASMary Jo Rabe SHE AIN'T HEAVYAnthony Ferguson THE SQUARE OF STARSLaurence Klavan THE GIRL WITH CHARTREUSE HAIRTerry Sanville THE GYRESamuel Finn THE SPUDGregg Sapp TIMBER AND ITS PURPOSESCharles Wilkinson URBAN DECAYWayne Kyle Spitzer So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!

Welcome to Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder, an extraordinary anthology magazine that transcends the boundaries of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the darkest corners of the human imagination, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the mundane transforms into a realm of unspeakable terror and awe-inspiring wonder.Within these pages, you'll discover a collection of captivating stories carefully curated to transport you to realms beyond the mundane. Each issue presents an array of unique tales crafted by talented visionaries, both established and emerging, who dare to defy conventions and push the boundaries of speculative fiction.Whether you're a seasoned lover of the fantastic or just curious to explore new frontiers, Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder will be your guide through the realms of the extraordinary. Prepare to be enthralled, enchanted, haunted. So put on your dark sunglasses … and unleash your inner Black Sheep.In this issue:THE STINKWalker WatsonTHE FLESHMONGERSLee Clark ZumpeTHE ONE-DAY MANIgor AntoniukMAN-IN-SUITWayne Kyle SpitzerTHE REVENANTSAnthony FergusonTHE SPAWNINGLee Clark ZumpeTIL DEATH FORGETSDustin TriplettTOO MANY STARSVivian DoolittleVEIL OF THE WEARY ONELee Clark ZumpeVINDICTIVE GREENAnabela Machado

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:THE BITE OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOMLawrence DagstineBLACK MAGICK 101Gray McClaryGLADIATORS IN THE SEPULCHRE OF ABOMINATIONSAlexander ZelenyjLEX TALIONIS (THE RULE OF CORD)R.C. BramhallSADIEWayne Kyle SpitzerNORMAN NODDINGStephen McQuigganTHE CROOKED ROADStephen ShewmakeTHE GOOD SHITBrian J. SmithBEYOND UNKNOWNBarry VitcovWISPM.P. Strayer

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhôrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:BITEDavid Sheskin A NEW CAPTAINGriffith PoundHORROR BUSINESSJeff SeemanTHE LOST SPRITESMikel J. WislerEVERY BLADE OF GRASSWayne Kyle SpitzerFLIGHT 23Alec WallinRIDING OFF INTO A SUN THAT DOES NOT SETCy HillTHE THING IN NACHO CAVEAnthony Neil SmithFINALLY, DOOMSDAY!Bendix VagleWATCHDOGJaryd Porter

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhôrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:HELPLESSAndy KumponWHOEVER SAIDStephanie HalldorsonHAROLD THE HARBINGERRain Sullivan02:28 HOURS TO YUMAWayne Kyle SpitzerTHE QUEEN'S JUSTICESolar HoàngI MISS YOUJeremee NuteISLANDS IN THE STREAMZeke JarvisLIFELONG SENTENCERobin J. BartleyA FULL MOON BOTHERATIONLesley L. SmithLONG RIDE HOMEJohn Tavares

ark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhôrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:ABEDNEGO WEPTCy HillDEVOURAlyssa WallinderTHE TALE OF THE THREE SAGES (METAMORPHOSIS)John RandolphTHE TOKYO TANGOWayne Kyle SpitzerA MORE PERFECT UNIONEdward AhernCAPTURE THE MAGIC PRESSG. W. McClary EVIDENCETy CronkhiteENCOUNTERNick YoungNIGHT VISITSMatt FoxGRASSHOPPERSTheodora Sterling

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhôrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:A CHILD WITHOUT SINDiana IonitaA MINOR REVOLUTIONLee Clark ZumpeA NIGHT AT THE CASTLELee Clark ZumpeVORPALWayne Kyle SpitzerDARK TIMBERLee Clark ZumpeAMONG THE DEAD 101Dennis KohlerPSYCHOSOMATICTerry SanvilleWAY STATIONMichael FontanaTHE TRADEBradley J. CollinsA RULEBOOK FOR GHOSTSAusiàs TselCIRCLE OF STONESJoe PrositDRAINSDavid CastlewitzHELL HATH NO FURYJames CallanLOST IN THE STACKSPeter Emmett NaughtonPYRRHIC PROOFMark J. SchultisRELEASING THE CHESAPEAKE BAYGriffith PoundEKKLE-ROG AND MENKTaylor LaynePLUNGEAnuel Rodriguez

dark horse/drk hrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:YOU DON'T BELONG HEREKenny James CallenderUNAPPEALING ETERNALSimon BerryTHE FESTIVAL OF FINSJeremy BroylesIN THE QUARTERLawrence BuentelloCRASH DIVEWayne Kyle SpitzerEVERYTHING GOES DARKRachel JacksonDEAD-END JOBAlyce LomaxAUGERNadine RodriguezAN ILL-FATED RIDEBrian SellnowTHE MOSCOVIUM GUNScott Johnson

dark horse/drk hrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:CODEDDaniel M. WilsonDREAMS HAVE CONSEQUENCESBarry VitcovI FEEL FINESarah ArcherTHE DARK GIFTDaniel LoeblBEYOND THE BLACK CURTAIN: AWAKENINGWayne Kyle SpitzerTHE DOHERTY EXPERIMENTLawrence BuentelloTHE NEWLINGPaul StansburyTHE SEVEN STAGES OF GRIEFDiana OlneyTO THINE OWN SELFKelly S. HossainiWORM-SACKS AND DIRT-BACKSLee Clark Zump

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses.In this issue:ENDLESS STEPS THROUGH TIMEAlice BaburekNO BARK, ALL BITEAvery TimmonsNOT IN THIS WORLDHolden MichaelsOUR DOLLS CRY REAL TEARSSimeon CareX-RAY RIDER (PART THREE)Wayne Kyle SpitzerQUEEN OF POPOtis JohnsonSKELETON CREWAmy GrechSPILLED FRAGMENTS OF MOONLIGHTSasha Janel McBrayerMONSTER MILESSteven RoisumTHE AFTERNOON OF AN ASCENSIONMichael Fowler

dark horse/ˈdärk ˈˌhrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:THE WAREHOUSE AT WORLD'S ENDBill LinkCOMPANION™, LOSTNadim SilvermanTHE FMMLADER.S. MorganI DON'T DO DRUGS: I AM A DRUGCurt TylerFARAWAY, NEARBYWayne Kyle SpitzerSIGN ON THE DOTTED LINEDavid SheskinTHE HOLEMeg KeaneTHE NUNNERYNathan PerrinTHE PRIESTSAlexander ZelenyjTHICKER THAN WATERDylan T. Bosworth

dark horse/drk hrs/noun1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds."a dark-horse candidate"Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!In this issue:HYPERPHAGIAJames CallanBEFORE YOU MICRODOSE J. RizzoCEMETERY RUNWAY LIGHTSRasmenia MassoudCLEAN-UP IN AISLE FOUR-MILLION LIGHT YEARS FROM EARTHDC Merryweather72 HOURS TO ANIMALWayne Kyle SpitzerMIRRORSKatrin HessaTERROR SLEEPS OVERWendy MaxonTHE NEXT ROOMRobert ThomasTHE SURVIVALIST MANIFESTOShahbaz KhayambashiTHE VISITOR FROM MARKABRick M. Clausen