Our second issue features speculative fiction by Fionn MacPherson and S. R. Underschultz, narrative nonfiction by Cobi Calyx and Ben O’Mara and poetry by Ashley Capes and Imogen Wall. With illustrations by Nic Carey, C. H. Pearce and Madison Lee. Cover by Nic Carey.


Contact the editorial team to access Issue 02 and be fascinated by dark, strange and beautiful writing from Australia.

Issue 02

REVIEW: BUGONIA

Ron Schroer

January 2026


Yorgos Lanthimosis' film offers a thrilling journey into extreme belief and surviving a world seemingly about to collapse.

EVENT: THE HORROR OF CARE

Ben O'Mara

January 2026


Not all creativity heals, but sometimes it can bring a strange kind of peace.  We invite you to a night of stories and music about the challenges, and beauty, of care.

PERSPECTIVE

Megan Cook

June 2025


The quiet rituals of the home can help the mundane become meaningful, and ordinary moments hold sacred power, especially in the journey through winter.

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