Contained within this anthology are dark stories and works of art that explore the shadow side of reality. They are disturbed works that journey hopelessly through the downtrodden fringes of society, across the deepest reaches of space, and into the darkest, most troubled corners of the mind. Enter if you must, but beware.

Issue 012 includes eight original stories, one reprint story, interviews with authors, Erika T. Wurth and Cassandra Khaw, an artisan spotlight on video game company, Limited Run Games, two art features, and interior artwork by top talent.

FEATURING

"Helter Smelter," by Mark Burnham

"Patchwork Girls," by Lyndsey Croal

"Salvage," by Sarah Fannon

"Blueing," by Andrew Rucker Jones

"Binge," by R. L. Meza

"The Care Home," by Jennifer Lee Rossman

"WonderYears Incorporated has no comment," by Caity Scott

"Lullaby," by David Worn

With reprint story, "The Vampire Facial," by Anna Fitzgerald Healy

Interviews with authors, Cassandra Khaw and Erika T. Wurth; features by Jena Brown and Janelle Janson

Interview with video game company, Limited Run Games; feature by Marissa van Uden

Cover art by Sean Andrew Murray

And interior art features by Jennifer Sikora and Julian Bustos