Phantaxis February 2017: Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine

ISSUE 4 (February 2017) Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today. In this issue: THE OCEAN ABOVE HER—Andrew Kozma Some of us look up and see the deep blue of the sky, but there are those who look up and see the ocean above them… FALL’S FINAL BLOOM—Matencera Wolf A poor boy who designs dresses for a living and never receives credit… He’s also afraid to approach the girl of his dreams. One day, a strange being enters his life and turns everything upside down, possibly for the better. FATHER ART—Eric Zanne Virtue, honesty and thoughtfulness are all traits of men of the cloth. Did we forget to mention werewolf hunting? FLY MAN—K.I. Borrowman Genetic manipulation, cross-breeding a human with an insect... It doesn’t get any better than this! A CERTAIN BREED OF POWER—J. Gordon In any kingdom, in any realm, absolute power can blind leaders and corrupt them absolutely. DAWN PATROL—Patrick Loveland Regardless of how strict society’s rules become, there will always be those who'll find the need to do the most dangerous and extreme sports. LONG IN THE DYING—Tom Borthwick His people wiped out, a lone elf warrior must exact vengeance onto those who destroyed his home. THE RITUAL—Eric Zanne Necromancy is the darkest of arts. Raising the dead is a solitary and solemn affair. AUTOMATON—Layla Cummins Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of those corporate department stores?