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The Sixth Day

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:59 GMT

We are pleased to present The Sixth Day by Robey Jenkins.

Quest's End

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:06:48 GMT

Today's story is an appropriately themed tale for the week before Halloween.

We are pleased to bring you Quest's End by Scott Harper.

Be sure to join us next week for a bonus classic Halloween tale!

Echoes of Eroin

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:49:06 GMT

We are pleased to bring you Echoes of Eroin by Martin Turton.

Steel Island

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:57:43 GMT

We are pleased to bring you Steel Island by A. K. Sykora.

The Promise

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:28:42 GMT

We are pleased to bring you The Promise by Sonny Whitelaw.

Bad Milk

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:50:39 GMT

We are pleased to bring you Bad Milk by Billy Wong.

Pirates of the Dark Rift

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:32:09 GMT

We are pleased to bring you Pirates of the Dark Rift by Jack Hillman.

The Gates of the Sun

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:15:04 GMT

We are pleased to bring you The Gates of the Sun by Lawrence Buentello.

A Business Affair in Dioscuras

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:57:31 GMT

When love blossoms in the heart those in love are willing to go to great lengths for the object of their affection. They are willing to overlook shortcomings, forgive wrongdoings, and in short be blinded to the failings of their partners. However, when their eyes are opened and their hearts become filled with the spirit of vengeance, and woe to the target of their wrath.

We are pleased to bring you A Business Affair in Dioscuras by James S. Dorr.

The Steadfast

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:24:14 GMT

We are pleased to bring you The Steadfast by Charles M. Saplak.

The Battle of Ganymede

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:30:07 GMT

We are pleased to bring you The Battle of Ganymede by Mark Laurence.

We are Currently Experiencing Technical Difficulty

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:19:48 GMT

Technical difficulty is currently preventing me from publishing the current issue of Afterburn. I hope to have the issue resolved this evening so I can bring you the great fiction you so desire. I apologize for the delay and hope you will bear with me while I sort this out.
-- Nat

King of Heroes by Billy Wong

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:56:53 GMT

A new day dawns, a new hero emerges. Soon the gilt wears thin and the true colors shine through. And then the right course of action becomes apparent.

We are pleased to bring you King of Heroes by Billy Wong.

Ten Little Phobias By Bev Vincent

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:33:06 GMT

Sometimes we're our own worst enemy. Then again just because you are paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't out to get you.

We are please to bring you Ten Little Phobias by Bev Vincent.

Self Serve Advertising!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:12:30 GMT

We are pleased to announce that we now offer fully automated advertising. You may now see our available inventory of ads via our advertising page. To place an ad simply follow the Create Ad link. You will be prompted to register on the site but after that you will be able to upload your ad images and select placement and term. We hope this makes the process of advertising on the web that more accessible to everyone.

--Nat

Milk-Toothed By C. L. Rossman

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:14:49 GMT

New worlds, new friends, new beginnings. We never know our true nature until we are put to the test.

We are pleased to bring you : Milk-Toothed By C. L. Rossman

Publication Schedule is Full!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:17:36 GMT

Due to a large number of exceptional submissions our publication schedule is full through next Spring. We are still evaluating several submissions and as such do not yet have a final publication schedule. For this reason we do not yet have a date that we will be reopening for submissions. As soon as we do we will announce it here. We hope you the reader are as excited as we are about the upcoming year. We have some exceptional story telling in store for you. We look forward to continuing to bring you the best speculative fiction the web has to offer and hope you will tell everyone you know about Afterburn. -- Nat Thompson, Publisher

Family Tree By Michelle Scott

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:45:12 GMT

We are pleased to bring you : Family Tree By Michelle Scott

Forgive Men Their Trespasses

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:49:44 GMT

When a core belief deteriorates into factions the results aren't typically very peaceable. Even as is seen in religions that tout the golden rule and love for your neighbor factions cause dissension and often times outright conflict. Today's story carries that dissension into a future dominated by one religious faction at the expense of all others. When carried to extremes what is the potential outcome?

We are pleased to bring you : Forgive Men Their Trespasses By J. Alan Erwine

Not Your Kind of Heathen

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:57:07 GMT

A daughter following in her father's footsteps. A believer who's faith is tested. Top that off with all manner of supernatural threats and you have the mix for today's story. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

We are pleased to bring you :

Not your Kind of Heathen

By Erin M. Kinch

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Enemy of My Enemy By David J. Batista

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:02:53 GMT

We are pleased to bring you :

Enemy of My Enemy

By David J Batista

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Gargoyle By Camille Picott

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:02:11 GMT

Appropriate for the holiday; a story of lost love and its consequences.

We are pleased to bring you :

Gargoyle

By Camille Picott

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Kindle 2 has Arrived!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:39:55 GMT

Amazon has announced the long awaited arrival of the Kindle 2! New slimmer design, longer battery life and more storage are some of the enhancements of the new device. Amazon notes the mission of their Digital Text Platform as : "Every book ever in print electronically in under sixty seconds."

That is a lofty goal to aspire to. I am hopeful they will be able to achieve it.

Of course I am somewhat bias towards digital publishing but I believe it has several added benefits over traditional publishing including less paper used and freer access to published works. When we can be more ecological in our reading and spread published works to a broader audience we are doing good things.

Twilight on Phobos

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:06:55 GMT

Today's story is a search for and desire for things that are lost. Nostalgia drives more actions than we may wish to admit.

We are pleased to bring you

Twilight on Phobos

By Michael Anthony

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Time Tracker By G. Miki Hayden

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:03:59 GMT

Adapting to change. Some do it well. Others tend to "go off the rails" if forced outside their comfort zone. Today's story is a fine example of coping with extraordinary change.

We are pleased to bring you

Time Tracker

By G. Miki Hayden

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New Afterburn Facebook Site

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:51:13 GMT

Due to the descent of the Afterburn forums into an abyss of SPAM registrants it has become necessary to employ a new tactic. I have registered a new group on Facebook for Afterburn. This will have two added benefits. It will allow me to better manage discussions and prevent SPAM registrants and it will give me an additional promotional vehicle for the site. I hope you all will tune in and help broaden the discussion at our new Facebook site.

The Carrion Monster

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:18:09 GMT

Mindless zombies, now if that's not stereotyping I don't know what is. Today's story posits what if a zombie wasn't quite so mindless? What would existence after death be like then?

We are pleased to bring you

The Carrion Monster

By Tim McDaniel

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Ismay's Run

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:12:35 GMT

Father's love their daughters and want the best for them. Sometimes that love is overprotective and a father cannot see that they are keeping their daughters from their true passions. Today's story is about a daughter overcoming her father's predetermined course for her life.

On a personal note, I am again experiencing the joy of being the father of a beautiful baby girl. Yesterday at 4:29 PM my wife and I welcomed our third daughter into the world. As with my other two daughters this birth has unsurfaced in me a wealth of love that I did not know possible.

This story closes the book on the 2008 Afterburn publication schedule. Over the past year our audience has grown significantly and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers, for the support you have given us. I am looking forward to 2009. We have issues lined up that I am sure will satisfy your cravings for action based speculative fiction. We will be re-opening to submissions in February and I am looking forward to continuing to publish great fiction. I wish all of you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy conclusion to 2008. Onward to 2009!

We are pleased to bring you

Ismay's Run

By Joanne Hall

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The Magic Menagerie By Yvonne Eve Walus

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:04:34 GMT

Tradition and celebration. What lengths will we go to preserve them? What price are we willing to pay to keep our ceremony and status quo?

We are pleased to bring you

The Magic Menagerie

By Yvonne Eve Walus

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For Kindle Owners

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:49:47 GMT

I am please to announce that I am launching a new publishing venture. Amazon.com has created an entirely new market for authors with their Kindle Wireless Reading Device. I will be publishing short fiction for this market through my company Obsidian River. If this venture is successful I look forward to developing many more titles for this market.

My first short story sampling is now available at Amazon.

I am excited to be bringing you great fiction content via new mediums.

Gliese 581

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:58:41 GMT

In today's world of rolloer coaster oil prices and constant discussion of alternative energy sources it is hard not to speculate on what the future holds for our planet. Today's story takes that speculation into the next century and beyond. An intruiging look at the state of humanity a century hence.

We are pleased to bring you

Gliese 581

By Lee Gimenez

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The Ambassador By Mark Lawrence

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:07:44 GMT

We are pleased to bring you

The Ambassador

By Mark Lawrence

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A Special Halloween Treat

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:53:50 GMT

A special Halloween treat for our readers. We are pleased to present Washington Irving's classic short horror story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Help Wanted!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:51:50 GMT

Are you a motivated self-starter with sales experience? If so you may be just the person we are looking for. Afterburn SF is in need of someone to sell our online advertising space. If you are interested please email publisher[at]afterburnsf.com (you will have to edit the address) with your contact information and a brief, 500 words or less, essay on your qualifications and why you would be the best choice for Afterburn SF.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Nat Thompson
Publisher, AfterburnSF.com

Vigilant by Mike Rimar

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:34:00 GMT

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who watches the watchers? Today's story asks that question and reminds us that our sense of security and right may be a matter of perspective.

We are pleased to bring you

Vigilant

By Mike Rimar

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A Fistful of Tassels

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:13:24 GMT

Exotic, emotional and transformative are the main ways to describe today's story. What hope is there for a society built on the castoffs of another? There is the hope of their children. Each generation has the capacity to be greater and more compassionate than the previous. Today's story shows us how that may be acheived.

We are pleased to bring you

A Fistful of Tassels

By Z. S. Adani

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Moonfur

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:07:34 GMT

A tale well told is a lesson learned for the ages.

We are pleased to bring you

Moonfur

By Paul Lucas

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Thought Provoking Story Telling

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:47:22 GMT

McL at the Spectecdis blog had some thought provoking commentary generated by Cathy A. Chance's short SciFi story "Call Signs" published here on Afterburn SF. I'm glad to see works presented here sparking discussion in the world at large.

Bitter Honey

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:29:03 GMT

The last few days of summer are spiraling past us. Soon we will drift into fall and then the cold of winter will be upon us. Today's story offers us a glimpse of winter in all its harsh glory.

We are pleased to bring you

Bitter Honey

By Julie Frost

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One Hell of a Maze

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:40:33 GMT

Even in Hell the Golden Rule reigns supreme.

We are pleased to bring you

One Hell of A Maze

By Ross E. Pattermann

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Live Free or Die

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:42:10 GMT

Tired of the daily grind? Looking for a fresh start? Boy do we have a volunteer program for you!

Today's story is one of the most powerful I've had the pleasure to publish since taking the reigns here at Afterburn. A timely story of military, past regrets and destinies yet to be written; today's story is something to truly savor.

We are pleased to bring you

Live Free or Die

By David R. Bridgette

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Book Review - Open Grave by Jeani Rector

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:12:01 GMT

A review by Nat Thompson

In reading this book I found myself reminded of chicken soup; hearty and fulfilling as a meal but at the same time predictable and not very risky. This book is technically very well done. The mechanics are precise. The story arcs establish each character, provide a conflict for those characters and in the end the characters come away changed.

The subject matter is well researched. It is obvious that the author has paid special attention to learning and understanding the intricacies of the subjects she is depicting. She is true to the subject be it voodoo rituals, lycanthropy, or even modern day necromancy. Suspension of disbelief is achieved readily through the competent and knowledgeable handling of the occult and arcane.

As I’ve said all the proper mechanics of literature are in place; a la Chicken Soup. The plots are interesting and have potential to truly engross the reader in their originality. However, something seems missing. A spice or flair, if you will, that would transform this book from Chicken Soup to Gumbo.

The dialog at times feels a little staged and the characters do not surprise the reader. They seem to be following a recipe and so their actions and even thoughts follow a predictable progression. I would have liked a few more twists along the road throughout the book. If some of the characters had been more surprising or unpredictable I would have certainly found the subject matter hard to put down.

As it happens I found the book to be a pleasantly typical read. It is a comfortable book that the reader can curl up with and be assured of what is to come.

The Fourth Attempt

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:55:31 GMT

Honesty is the best policy. Lies only lead to more and more complicated deception. Eventually these precarious constructs of falsehood collapse as our heroine today learns.

We are pleased to bring you

The Fourth Attempt

By James S. Dorr

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The Dead have Risen!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:44:27 GMT

Oh happy day! The Afterburn SF Forums have returned from the dead. After a technical snafu a couple of months ago the forums went offline. I had almost resigned myself to their permanent demise. Then yesterday afternoon I was mysteriously able to resolve the issue! I hope you will all take advantage of this great community platform to express yourselves about SciFi, Fantasy, Horror and Afterburn SF.

Long live the the living dead!

Hideout

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:49:29 GMT

Have you ever just wanted to get away? Go somewhere in the middle of nowhere where no one could find you? Somewhere where all your troubles seemed to disappear? Be careful what you wish for.

We are pleased to present

Hideout

By Lisa von Biela

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Hunted

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:05:27 GMT

What could be better than friends spending a relaxing time together at a peaceful retreat in the wilderness? What could go wrong? A few bug bites? A little sunburn? Some unwelcome critters? Well, that depends on the type of critter now doesn't it?

We are pleased to bring you

Hunted

By A. M. Pearce

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How Lonesome a Life Without Nerve Gas - Reprint

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:38:31 GMT

James A. Trimarco's SciFi Short Story, "How Lonesome a Life Without Nerve Gas" was converted to Podcast form for the January 25th, 2007 episode of Escape Pod.

Congratualtions James!

If you are an author with a reprint of a story published in Afterburn SF please let us know. We would love to link to it to help publicize it for you!

Ben Burgis Reprint

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:08:29 GMT

We are pleased to report that Ben Burgis' short horror story, "Three Perspectives on the Role of the Anarchists in the Zombie Apocalypse", has been reprinted at TalesOfWorldWarz.com.

Congratualations Ben!

If you are a previously published author on Afterburn and your story has been reprinted elsewhere please let us know. We would love to link to it for you and help publicize it.

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Zero Hour by Tim McDaniel

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:48:41 GMT

Saving the world from Vampires, Werewolves, and Alien Invaders are all in a day's work for our hero today. So is cleaning his room, ditching his pesky little brother and dealing with high school tribulations.

We are pleased to bring you

Zero Hour

By Tim McDaniel

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Top SciFi, Fantasy and Horror Short Stories Sites

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:47:59 GMT

I thought I would share some of the great links to other speculative fiction on the web.

Short SciFi Stories
Short Fantasy Stories
Short Horror Stories

Enjoy!

Five Crates of Dragonroot

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:12:23 GMT

The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Coined from Robert Burns poem "To a Mouse", this saying still applies. As our protagonist today learns all too well.

We are pleased to bring you

Five Crates of Dragonroot

By Ryan McFadden

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Congratulations to Karen Newman

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:08:28 GMT

I am pleased to announce that our Editor, Karen Newman, will be featured in the Help Anthology. This anthology is to aid Preditors and Editors. Preditors and Editors is a site devoted to assisting authors in gaurding against predatory publishers and other unsavory schemes.

Karen's story, "The Reunion", was originally featured in the April 2006 Edition of Afterburn. This story now joins other great short horror stories in the anthology. The anthology is currently available at lulu.com and will soon be available at Amazon.com.

I hope you will consider supporting this worthy cause and join me in congratulating Karen in her selection for inclusion in the Anthology.

Air Lock Four By Josh Skinner

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:05:45 GMT

A career in keeping the gears of the world turning. Even in the future it falls to those with the common sense and gumption to get it done.

We are pleased to bring you

Air Lock Four

By Josh Skinner

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Spirit Night By Jeremiah Donaldson

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:11:48 GMT

It would seem that some things predated even the Native people of North America, some very frightening things.

We are pleased to bring you

Spirit Night

By Jeremiah Donaldson

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"Ink Stained" By Ursula Warnecke

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:43:21 GMT

In honor of the protaganist a Haiku to set the stage.

"Poet with a task
Difficult undertaking
Triumph or doom wait"

Ink Stained

By Ursula Warnecke

Discuss "Ink Stained"

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Outside Chance by Matthew Johnson

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:25:15 GMT

Time Travel and all its infinite possibilities.

We are pleased to bring you

Outside Chance

By Matthew Johnson

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Temporarily Closed to Submissions

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:29:23 GMT

Currently Closed!

Our publication schedule is currently full through early 2009. At this time we are closed to submissions. Please watch this space for announcements regarding when we will reopen.

All submissions received before 3/29/2008 will receive consideration for publication per our guidelines below

March 28th 2008

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:32:17 GMT

This week's story is a tale of workplace romance. Is it ever a good idea? Decide for yourself when you read

Hansel and Grethel, and the Wicked Witch from the East

By Mark Fewell

Discuss "Hansel and Grethel, and the Wicked Witch from the East"

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March 14th 2008

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:29:59 GMT

Job stress, parenthood and killer alien predators! This weeks story has all of that and more. We are happy to bring you

Refugee

By Larry Ivkovich

Discuss "Refugee"

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Afterburn SF February 29th 2008

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:50:31 GMT

February 29th. Leap day!

A day so terrifying we only allow it to happen once every four years. To celebrate we bring you a terryifying tale in its own right; a tale of loss, betrayal and death.

We are pleased to bring you

Bitter Souls

By Scott Harper

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2007 Preditors and Editors Poll Results

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:07:58 GMT

Afterburn SF is happy to announce the results of the 2007 "Preditors and Editors" poll. We had several good placements in the poll and wanted to share the great news with you, our readers.

In the category of Horror Short Story Douglas Kolacki's story "The Shadow" placed 26th.
In the category of Science Fiction Fantasy Story Hank Quense's story "Zaftig The Magnificent" placed 17th.
In the category of Science Fiction Fantasy Story Joanne Hall's story "The Unicorn Problem" placed 22nd.
In the category of Magazine/Ezine Editor Karen Newman placed 26th.
In the category of Fiction Magazine/Ezine Afterburn SF placed 25th.

Congratulations to everyone for a great showing and sincere thanks to all that voted. We look forward to making this year even better.

If you enjoy Afterburn SF and would like to support the site we hope you would consider making a contribution.

Afterburn SF February 15th Issue

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:15:58 GMT

This week's issue brings you an action filled tale of Druids, Dragons and Death. We are pleased to once again present one of Billy Wong's works, "Strength Eternal", for your enjoyment. Billy has previously appeared in Afterburn SF with "The Darkmount Trilogy".

We hope you enjoy this weeks issue. If you do we hope that you would consider making a donation to Afterburn SF to help support the site. And now on with the show!

Strength Eternal

By : Billy Wong

February 1st Edition of Afterburn SF

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:18:48 GMT

Welcome to the first edition of Afterburn SF on our new Bi-Weekly publication schedule. From now on we will be bringing you new fiction every other Friday. We look forward to seeing you here more often! We hope you enjoy today's story:

Call Signs

By: Cathy A. Chance

Publication Frequency Changing

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:54:46 GMT

We are happy to announce that beginning Friday February first 2008 we will begin publication on a bi-weekly schedule. This means more frequent installments of fiction for your reading pleasure. As always we are happy to bring you the very best in speculative fiction, now on a more frequent basis!

Afterburn SF December 2007 Issue

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:18:36 GMT

A bonus end of the year issue for all of Afterburn's loyal followers. I am happy to bring you this full length issue to finish off my first year as publisher of Afterburn SF. We've published a lot of great fiction in 2007 and I am looking forward to even more great fiction in 2008. I would like to offer special thanks to Karen Newman, Afterburn's ufailing editor, who has worked tirelessly to produce this year's issues. Without Karen I don't know how we could have succeeded so well.

I would also like to thank our authors who have entrusted us with the fruits of their labor. Without them there would be no Afterburn.

And now on with the show!

Fantasy

Sci Fi

Barrier

Horror

The Shadow

September 2007 Issue of Afterburn SF

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:34:07 GMT

The September 2007 issue of Afterburn SF has survived it's epic battle with crashed e-mail servers and is live! We had hoped to publish on Friday but technical difficulties made that impossible. Thank you all for your patience while we worked everything out. I think you will find this issue was worth the wait. Our next issue will be out in December, a special "Bonus" issue for the end of the year.

As always we're excited to bring you the very best in speculative fiction!

Afterburn SF July 2007 Edition!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:16:29 GMT

The July 2007 Issue of Afterburn SF has arrived! This summer edition is packed with first rate Fantasy and Science Fiction stories. I am pleased to be able to continue to bring you the "Very Best in Speculative Fiction".

July 2007 Science Fiction

Taming Kitty
Firestorm
Of Kate, and Love, and the Faraway Door
Zaftig The Magnificent
Three Perspectives on the Role of the Anarchists in the Zombie Apocalypse

July 2007 Fantasy

Hiss of Death
Throne of Skulls
The Dragon Chain

Three Cheers!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:21:04 GMT

Just found out that Stephen Patrick's story "Amnesty" was selected as yesterday's Science Fiction Story of the day at ScienceFictional.com. Congratulations Stephen!

Nat

Promotion!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Tue, 01 May 2007 13:43:53 GMT

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Karen Newman from Associate Editor of Horror to Editor of Afterburn SF. Karen has been the absolute glue holding the site together through its recent transition. She has worked extremely hard to make sure that the site is on a path to success.

Karen's new responsibilities begin immediately and she will be busy working to make sure July's issue is the best yet. I am excited to have Karen taking the reigns and hope you will all join in congratulating her on her new position with Afterburn.

Congratulations Karen!

Nat

Afterburn SF April 2007 Edition!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:31:10 GMT

The April 2007 Issue of Afterburn SF has arrived! This is my first edition as the new editor and I am excited and proud to be bringing you these stories. If you have feedback or comments I hope you will email me at editor@afterburnsf.com. And now the moment you've all been waiting for!

April 2007 Science Fiction

Amnesty
Red For Revenge

April 2007 Fantasy

The Darkmount Trilogy

April 3007 Horror

Graven Image

Thank You for Your Support!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:08:33 GMT

Change can be exciting and scary. As the new editor for Afterburn I've been both. Helping me overcome the scary parts has been the support from various authors, bloggers and fans. I wanted to take a moment to thank all of those who have supported the site via blog posts or links. Links are provided below. I hope you will visit these sites and help support those who have supported us through our time of change.

Nat

Ralan runs a fantastic site for authors and publishers. He is directly responsible for my new ownership of the site and has been a great help getting the word out about the changes going on here. Thanks Ralan!
Gareth is a Science Fiction Writer in the UK who has generously linked to us from his blog. Thanks Gareth!
Lyn Viehl is a novelist that is helping spread the word about our transition period. Thanks Lynn!
BJ Muntain runs a blog about the current state of the publishing industry. BJ has been kind enough to help let folks know about the transition going on here at Afterburn by posting about us on the blog. Thanks BJ!
Scott Marlowe is an aspiring Fantasy writer that appreciates our action focus and has blogged about us. Thanks Scott!

Thanks again everyone for helping us out. We will continue to strive to be "The Very Best in Speculative Fiction!"

New Management

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:31:36 GMT

As of April 13th 2007 Afterburn SF has a new Executive Editor. Nat Thompson, of the Obsidian River website and podcast has acquired Afterburn SF. Rest assured that Afterburn SF will continue to bring you the finest in free speculative fiction!

Forum Moderation

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:31:05 GMT

From this point on, any new account created on the forum must be authorized by one of the admin staff. We have had a rash of inappropriate material being posted on the forums by newly created users (most likely bots); so from now on, when a new user registers at the forums, an e-mail will be sent to the admin and we will e-mail the user regarding their interest in Afterburn SF. If my theory is correct, that it is bots, I do not expect any e-mail replies from those e-mails. If you would like to quicken the process of registering, send an e-mail to editor@afterburnsf.com telling me that you have registered, and your interest in the site.

Thanks

Nat

Finally!

editor@afterburnsf.com (AfterburnSF.com) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The January 2007 issue of Afterburn SF is finally here. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at editor@afterburnsf.com. And without further ado:

January 2007 Fantasy

The Unwell
Bonds of Exile
Tree of Isriad

January 2007 Sci-Fi

The Roaster
Skinner
The Invaders

January 2007 Horror

Car Crash Weather
Community Service