The Arcanist

The Arcanist: Year One is an anthology of over fifty authors showcasing the depth and range of contemporary sci-fi and fantasy. Each of these stories are flash fiction - one-thousand words or less - but that's where the similarities end. Subjects range from rude aliens in salons to hackers taking body parts hostage. These stories will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between. One thing is for certain, though, each page brings a new surprise. Full Story List: Cowtown by Aeryn Rudel, Dinny Draoi Hits the Big Time by Michael McGlade, Sweet Master Pookie-Shmookie by Alexandra Renwick, 630ml by Tony Pisculli, The Fruits of Summer by Kate Wickersham, Tenure by Justin Short, Life and Limb by Larry Hinkle, Babble by Kurt Newton, Another Day at the Office by James A. Conan, The Gods of Home by J.A. Grier, BABY SHOES-HALF PRICE-ACT NOW! by Lina Rather, An Important Message from Sagittarius A by Andrew Johnston, Exercising, Exorcising by Ken McGrath, The First Time They Murder Billy by Stephen S. Power, What Was Left by Aaron Fox-Lerner, Windows into the Soul by Chris Bullard, A Blend of Spices by Brett Shaw, The Overnight Shift by Patrick Johanneson, Reunion by Aeryn Rudel, Mamma Essie's Drive-Thru Elysium by Paul Alex Gray, A Fully Chameleonic Foil by Christi Nogle, The View from Mars by Jennifer Stephan Kapral, Donut's End by William Delman, Inner Beauty Is For Suckers by Liz Schriftsteller, Full Circle by Karel Smolders, Worldbuilding by Alex Shvartsman, Halloween Morning by Kyle Owens, Thoughts and Prayers by Josh Roseman, In Case of Dragon . . . by Bruce Golden, Oracle by Christopher A. Jos, Jed Thule Is a Coward by Brad Preslar, Oymyakon by Christopher Stanley, Philazilla by Sarah Beaudette, Finger by Steve DuBois, The Dragon's Caretaker by J. M. Benefield, Madre by Sarah Hans, One Last Kiss by Ben Howels, The Food Bank by Aeryn Rudel, Gratitude by Karl K. Gallagher, Sim Star by Paul Alex Gray, Paper Kingdoms by C.J. Lawrence, AL1 Y0 ARM IS B0L0NG T0 0S by William Delman, The Affair by M. Luke McDonell, A Matter of Life and Death by M. T. McRowan, Lepidoptera by Christopher Stanley, Disposal of Non-Conforming Product by R. Keelan, Cold Cuts by Rob Francis, Investments by Simon Kewin, Diggin' It with the Dead by Jennie Brass, Built To Never Cast a Shadow by JW Bell, The Trouble with Children by Mike Loniewski, Of Leaf and Limb by Hamilton Kohl, 60 Seconds Remaining by P. R. O'Leary, Until Death by Jim W. Shoemaker,