A Panther Inside, by Mike Velichansky

Dark textured image of a panther's head with a glowing eye beside a round shield

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). Illustration: “Panthress” by Romeo Esparrago William Thir wrote in his journal, late at night, while the glow of the computer screen -- the only light in the room -- made his pale face seem translucent and sickly. He wrote, for the first time in more than … Continue reading A Panther Inside, by Mike Velichansky →

Milder, by Mike Velichansky

Grayscale drawing of two men's faces tilted back, entangled in strings

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 29 (March 2001). Illustration: “String” by Shelton Bryant John Milder had wasted his life. He knew it, deep down in his heart, and had known it for a long time. The sickness finally had eaten away what was left of it, leaving nothing but an empty husk. He was … Continue reading Milder, by Mike Velichansky →