Dark Moments

The Colgate Kid by Jim Myhill sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="The Colgate Kid by Jim Myhill" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

The Colgate Kid by Jim Myhill

People call me “the Colgate Kid” because of my lame superpower. I can move toothpaste with my mind. Usually pretty useless. But finally, I’m a hero. An intruder threatened us...

The Colgate Kid by Jim Myhill

People call me “the Colgate Kid” because of my lame superpower. I can move toothpaste with my mind. Usually pretty useless. But finally, I’m a hero. An intruder threatened us...

Public Nuisance by Chris McGrane sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Public Nuisance by Chris McGrane" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Public Nuisance by Chris McGrane

The Human Air-Freshener, The Giant Clam and I busked. “I’m Captain Annoying.” I told the crowd.  “Support the superhero superannuation fund.” They refused. Worried my Pester-Powers™ were fading, I asked...

Public Nuisance by Chris McGrane

The Human Air-Freshener, The Giant Clam and I busked. “I’m Captain Annoying.” I told the crowd.  “Support the superhero superannuation fund.” They refused. Worried my Pester-Powers™ were fading, I asked...

But Words Will Never Hurt Me by Jonathan Tolstedt sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="But Words Will Never Hurt Me by Jonathan Tolstedt" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

But Words Will Never Hurt Me by Jonathan Tolstedt

“Oh, shit, Quinn! Casey killed herself last night! You did that!” Quinn rolled her eyes. “Don’t be dramatic, Blair.” “Seriously! Did you see her face when you called her a...

But Words Will Never Hurt Me by Jonathan Tolstedt

“Oh, shit, Quinn! Casey killed herself last night! You did that!” Quinn rolled her eyes. “Don’t be dramatic, Blair.” “Seriously! Did you see her face when you called her a...

Flameout by C.L. Sidell sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Flameout by C.L. Sidell" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Flameout by C.L. Sidell

Smoke tingles my nose from miles away. Somewhere, a structure is burning. I soar over darkened streets, heading east till I spot flames licking the sky. Alight in the yard....

Flameout by C.L. Sidell

Smoke tingles my nose from miles away. Somewhere, a structure is burning. I soar over darkened streets, heading east till I spot flames licking the sky. Alight in the yard....

First Kiss, Second Kiss by Jeff Currier sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="First Kiss, Second Kiss by Jeff Currier" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

First Kiss, Second Kiss by Jeff Currier

Early on at Underdale High, Charlotte barely noticed scrawny Aaron Volta. But by year 10, everyone minded Sparkman. His touch charged phones, jumpstarted cars, or tased his former bullies into...

First Kiss, Second Kiss by Jeff Currier

Early on at Underdale High, Charlotte barely noticed scrawny Aaron Volta. But by year 10, everyone minded Sparkman. His touch charged phones, jumpstarted cars, or tased his former bullies into...

Up, Up and Stay by Jacob Conflitti sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Up, Up and Stay by Jacob Conflitti" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Up, Up and Stay by Jacob Conflitti

“Fly up there and distract him! The rest of us will get into position,” the Sweep yelled while the rest of the team leapt into action. “I keep telling you...

Up, Up and Stay by Jacob Conflitti

“Fly up there and distract him! The rest of us will get into position,” the Sweep yelled while the rest of the team leapt into action. “I keep telling you...

The Butterfly Defect by Andreas Flögel sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="The Butterfly Defect by Andreas Flögel" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

The Butterfly Defect by Andreas Flögel

Causing minor mishaps is no superpower. It's laughable and useless, they said! But Todd knew better. He watched the mayor step onto the balcony. Nudge. A shoelace untied. The mayor...

The Butterfly Defect by Andreas Flögel

Causing minor mishaps is no superpower. It's laughable and useless, they said! But Todd knew better. He watched the mayor step onto the balcony. Nudge. A shoelace untied. The mayor...

Heavyweight by Gully Novaro sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Heavyweight by Gully Novaro" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Heavyweight by Gully Novaro

One percent. That was the extent of her powers, she could make things one percent heavier. She thought of buying and selling gold, but the buy-sell prices would make her...

Heavyweight by Gully Novaro

One percent. That was the extent of her powers, she could make things one percent heavier. She thought of buying and selling gold, but the buy-sell prices would make her...

Your Life Is in My Hands by Anne Wilkins sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Your Life Is in My Hands by Anne Wilkins" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Your Life Is in My Hands by Anne Wilkins

“I need more time,” he says. I hand him my palm, and his needle takes from my lifeline. My skin shrivelling as he fills a vial with my life. “This...

Your Life Is in My Hands by Anne Wilkins

“I need more time,” he says. I hand him my palm, and his needle takes from my lifeline. My skin shrivelling as he fills a vial with my life. “This...

Timeliness by Stephen Sottong sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Timeliness by Stephen Sottong" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Timeliness by Stephen Sottong

Click: Pronghorns leaped over him. Beyond, a stampeding herd of bison bore straight down on him. Click: On the heaving, burning ship's deck, a peg-legged man thrust his broadsword through...

Timeliness by Stephen Sottong

Click: Pronghorns leaped over him. Beyond, a stampeding herd of bison bore straight down on him. Click: On the heaving, burning ship's deck, a peg-legged man thrust his broadsword through...

A Torso for Tomorrow by Randall Andrews sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="A Torso for Tomorrow by Randall Andrews" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

A Torso for Tomorrow by Randall Andrews

The device quivered in Tanner’s hands. “Don’t worry,” assured Professor Allen. “You’ll hit the button, and you’ll still be right here—but tomorrow.” “Okay, here we go,” Tanner said. “Three, two…”...

A Torso for Tomorrow by Randall Andrews

The device quivered in Tanner’s hands. “Don’t worry,” assured Professor Allen. “You’ll hit the button, and you’ll still be right here—but tomorrow.” “Okay, here we go,” Tanner said. “Three, two…”...

A Rip in Time by Andrew Kurtz sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="A Rip in Time by Andrew Kurtz" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

A Rip in Time by Andrew Kurtz

Dr Tibs time travelled from the year 2026 to Whitechapel 1888. The woman had been unmade, cavity yawning open, intestines draped like garlands, lungs spread like glistening purple wings through...

A Rip in Time by Andrew Kurtz

Dr Tibs time travelled from the year 2026 to Whitechapel 1888. The woman had been unmade, cavity yawning open, intestines draped like garlands, lungs spread like glistening purple wings through...