The Story:
Trick of the Light by Dan Caine
He woke up in a white room. It was white for only a second before he felt something brush against his legs, blinked, and beheld the forest he now stood in. He rubbed his eyes, blinking again, almost as if to test to see if the land would change again.
The Blog:
50 World Building Ideas: Essential Details for Crafting Immersive Stories
World building is the foundation upon which every great story is built. It is the process of creating a fictional universe that feels authentic, immersive, and alive. Whether you’re writing a novel, a screenplay, or developing a video game, the world you create will serve as the backdrop for your characters’ adventures and the stage upon which your plot unfolds.
The Poem:
A Wing-stroked Spectacle by Daniel Moreschi
Daniel Moreschi is a poet from Neath, South Wales, UK, who experienced a significant turning point when his ongoing battle with severe M.E. upended his life. However, during this period, he also rediscovered his passion for poetry, which had lain dormant since his teenage years. Writing has become a means of distraction from his struggles.
The Magazine:
Power Cut
Delve into the seedy badlands of 20th century pop culture with the devil’s music, books, and films. Power Cut is an innovative new bi-annual literary magazine dedicated to fiction and art inspired by pop culture and counterculture movements of the 20th century. We accept poetry, short fiction, essays & reviews, and visual art set in or representing the period 1930-1999
The Book:
Chilling the Devil: Introducing Alex Tanner
She’s a protector. She’s a warrior. She’s U.S. Marshal Alexandra “Alex” Tanner, and if you harm the innocent, she will find you. When Alex finally gets a shot at her dream job in Witness Protection (WITSEC), her first assignment is to protect an innocent family of four. This new position comes with some unexpected challenges.