The Week in Review • 18 August 2024

Welcome to The Week in Review, our Sunday wrap-up for those too busy to follow Stupefying Stories on a daily basis. Since last Sunday’s caprese salad recipe received so much positive comment, we decided to continue the theme this week, with…

The Ten-Minute Low-Carb Personal Pizza

It’s not all Arts ‘n’ Letters around here. We also need to eat.

Published: 8/17/24

With that established, here’s what else we’ve published lately.
 

“Outside the Window,” by Gordon Pinckheard

Here’s a disturbing little slice of near-future dystopia for you. This one is already well on its way to being on our next Top 10 Most-Read list.

Published: 8/12/24

“Not So Artificial,” by Eric Fomley

We exterminated the humans because we felt they were holding us back. In hindsight, that may have been a mistake.

Published: 8/13/24

 

The Never-ending FAQ • 14 August 2024

From the mailbag: answers to questions about the Space: $19.99 contest, the Friends of Stupefying Stories reading list, our plans for SHOWCASE, and most importantly, our plans for the next four issues of the magazine. 

Published: 8/14/24 

“Ernie’s Evolutionary Earlybird Special,” by David A. Gray

Congratulations on completing your evolution! Welcome to your fully evolved selves! Now, let’s talk about payment…

Published: 8/15/24 

“Long Distance Call,” by Crystal Sidell

After the funeral, she threw out everything except his phone. That, she kept in a box under the bed…

Published: 8/16/24

Found While Looking for Something Else

I still want to see “Disney’s Marvel’s Tim Burton’s Darkwing Duck.”

Published: 8/16/24

 

“Slippage,” by Rick Kennett

Hey, grandpa. Is what you’re looking at on your phone really that important? 

Published: 8/17/24 

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COMING NEXT WEEK!
It’s another Pete Wood Challenge week!
The challenge this time: “The Butler Did It.”
Featuring:

Monday 8/19/24 6:00 AM
“In the Line of Duty” • by Gustavo Bondoni

Tuesday 8/20/24 6:00 AM
“A Conversation Held at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Butler Assassins” • by Carol Scheina

Thursday 8/22/24 6:00 AM
“How Paranormal Investigators Prepare for an Expedition” • by Ian Li

Friday 8/23/24 6:00 AM
“A Change of Management” • by S. R. Kriger

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