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Fantasy • Horror • Science Fiction since 1966

Issue #139 delivers a gripping winter collection of dark fantasy, science fiction, horror, poetry, and speculative commentary — showcasing the magazine’s long-standing tradition of boundary-pushing storytelling. This issue features powerful voices exploring themes of transformation, survival, ritual, apocalypse, and the unsettling strangeness of the human (and non-human) heart.

Inside, readers will find:

“Pale Waters Down Below” by Victoria Kennedy — a haunting tale steeped in dread, ritual, and the pull of the unknown.
“A Different Kind of Hunger” by Pam S. Mullins — an eerie, emotionally charged descent into primal need and monstrous transformation.
“The Fragments of Her Reflection” by Aline Esposita — a surreal and chilling story exploring selfhood, shadow selves, and fractured realities.
“The Tao of Entropy” by George Salis — a mind-bending speculative exploration of meaning, impermanence, and cosmic unraveling.
“The Joker” by Harris Coverley — a sharp, uncanny tale of masks, mischief, and the darkness behind a grin.
“Toll House” by Max D. Stanton and “Cat Killers of Nemausus” by Francesco Nucera — two atmospheric pieces blending folklore, crime, and horror.

In addition to fiction, Issue #139 includes:

Speculative poetry from Christina Sng, Felicia Martinez, Gerri Leen, Akua Lezli Hope, Herb Kauderer, Holly Lyn Walrath, and more.
Genre reflections and commentary, including Linda D. Addison’s review column “Word Ninja,” and Daniel M. Kimmel’s film essay “Take Two on the Movies.”
Artwork throughout, bringing additional depth and texture to the reading experience.

Perfect for readers who love imaginative, thought-provoking speculative fiction and atmospheric horror, Space and Time #139 continues the legacy of one of the longest-running genre magazines in print.