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Issue 166 of S&SM, November 2025, is now live with four new stories for your reading pleasure! swordsandsorcerymagazine.com

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The October 2025 issue of S&SM, Issue 165, is now live with 4 new stories for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! swordsandsorcerymagazine.com

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The September 2025 issue of S&SM, no. 164, is now live for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! swordsandsorcerymagazine.com

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