This month we have the conclusion of our serial, Forbidden Sciences. We follow that with further news from the wacky world of publishing. A short story of role reversal follows, and we then we turn our steps down Picklock Lane. In a dystopian future, vast body parts are constructed and maintained for enigmatic reasons. A college professor meets trouble at work. A small group of hunters meets a big problem. A stowaway in space learns that it’s not all plain sailing. And Abbott Blankford regrets his revenge on the school bullies.<br/><br/>A young girl makes a disturbing discovery about her father. An embittered writer meets a fantastic being. A serial killer runs rings around the cops. Opening up an unsolicited email leads to terrible results. Explorers of the universe are faced by a shocking threat. A video game inspires three adventurers to try their luck in a lethal wasteland. The people of Earth joyously anticipate an apocalyptic asteroid. And we end with a review of RP Graham’s new sword and sorcery novel, God Slayer.