FLASH DIGEST October 2026

Science fiction, fantasy, ghost, romance, and spooky stories, all served up in small and easily-read portions. Thrill, chill, and don’t spill your wine or beer as you go through this potpourri of adventures. All artwork is in color in this issue.

Stories
Dreams of Mars by James C. Clar
Geode by Tyree Campbell
Between Worlds by Ikechukwu Henry
Daughters of the Accord by Richard E. Schell
Fool Me Once: A Knitting Pattern by Anna O’Brien
Dock and the Hellbender by L. D. Blevins
The Memory Dealer by Richard E. Schell
Influencer by John Leahy
Cinderella Speaks Out At Last by Lisa Timpf

Illustrations
Daughters of the Accord by Richard E. Schell
Queen Mushroom by Sandy DeLuca