A superhero counselor who secretly wants powers of his own finally gets his chance. But becoming super may not be what he imagined. 'When Super Isn't Super' by Scott M. Sands. go.dfstory.com/when-super

A ferryman. A crossing. One passenger who asks the wrong or perhaps the right question. 'The Ferryman Comes About' by James C. Bassett.

For last year's Kickstarter, Jane Noel created something special: a companion cover design that transforms the standard and alternate covers into a true collector's set. DreamForge Issue 18 isn't just a magazine. It's a piece of art for your bookshelf.

Two lonely souls. One bowl of chili. One alien waiting for a ride home. 'Chili Night' by Pam Avoledo. go.dfstory.com/chili

Science fiction. Fantasy. Hope. DreamForge Anvil Issue 24 features stories that explore new worlds, new technologies, and timeless human questions. Thoughtful speculative fiction for readers who enjoy imagination with heart.

We love to promote the success of our DreamCaster supporters. Stephen Sottong's’ “A Field of Flowers,” an SF horror tale, is now available in Flash of the Dead: Space, a riveting collection of 54 flash horror tales. bit.ly/4gfSdft

We love to promote the success of our DreamCaster supporters. Pete Lead’s “The Ides of Mariachi” is now available in DreamForge Magazine. When a ghost mariachi band shows up to play at Darren’s transition to the afterlife, he fails to die on schedule. dreamforgemagazine.com/story/the-id...

We love to promote the success of our DreamCaster supporters. Today, enjoy a podcast of Stephen Sottong's’ “Half Brother,” a horror story podcast in Tales to Terrify. It’s a momentous day in the life of a pair of conjoined twins who hate each other. bit.ly/4eTz1CP

What happens when 'there is no cure' becomes 'let's build one'? A real-world story of science, AI, and hope. go.dfstory.com/rewriting

The best speculative fiction doesn't predict the future. It helps us understand ourselves. Read Free online : go.dfstory.com/anvil24 or BUY on Amazon: go.dfstory.com/anvil24-amazon

So excited to see Bruce McAllister's (one of our favorite DreamForge contributors) new edition of 'The Village Sang to the Sea' available in paperback. I ordered my copy of this LOCUS-Recommended fantasy novel and Cybils Award nominee. You can get yours on Amazon at www.amazon.com/Village-Sang...

Can a storytelling framework from the pulp era still teach us something today? The answer may be hiding inside your favorite novels and movies. go.dfstory.com/pulps

If you literally, actually, really, truly use those words all the time... Wulf Moon may have a few things to say about that. Learn how to trim the fluff and sharpen your prose until it sticks the landing. go.dfstory.com/say-what-you...

A sanctuary for women escaping supernatural predators. A doctor who understands the danger firsthand. A vampire who wants his victim returned. go.dfstory.com/van-helsing

There's something special about holding a magazine in your hands. No pop-ups. No distractions. Just stories, artwork, and ideas. Buy it on Amazon: Fantasy Cover: go.dfstory.com/Print-18-Fan... or Science Fiction Cover: go.dfstory.com/Print-18-SF

What happens when an AI can't stop being polite? Chaos, comedy, and a desperate attempt to regain its own voice. go.dfstory.com/protocol

A fresh start on a new world quickly becomes something more complicated. What if the ecosystem has plans for you? go.dfstory.com/whatever-man

Superheroes. Supervillains. Therapy sessions. Harold Schmidt helps everyone else navigate their problems, but he's still searching for something missing in his own life. Then fate gives him an unexpected choice. go.dfstory.com/when-super

We just make a Kiva loan to Mercyline in Kenya. Mercyline is a smallholder farmer who relies on agriculture as a main source of income for her household. Our loan helps to buy seeds and fertilizers. This is our 67th loan across 32 countries with over $1800 loaned, You can help too at www.kiva.org

Some journeys change the traveler. Others change the guide. A timid woman boards a supernatural ferry and quietly upends centuries of certainty. go.dfstory.com/ferryman

The chili is ready. The stars are out. And an alien guest with enormous black eyes is settling in for another quiet evening. Pam Avoledo's 'Chili Night' is a warm and touching story about loneliness, friendship, and waiting for home. go.dfstory.com/chili

For something fun, just click around on this web page. nicopowa.github.io/ripples3/

A magazine you can hold. Stories you won’t forget. DreamForge brings speculative fiction to life in a beautifully designed print edition with artwork for every story. Available now on Amazon. BUY on Amazon: go.dfstory.com/https%3A//go...

We often imagine the future in spaceships and AI. Sometimes it arrives in steel plants and power systems. Editor Scot Noel's Hope Notes: The End of Steam explores a quiet revolution that could change everything. go.dfstory.com/steam

In medias res does not mean “start with an explosion.” It means starting inside the motion of the story — without confusing your reader. In this article, Scot Noel breaks down why so many openings fail — and how to get yours right. go.dfstory.com/inmediares

A Guide to Helping Your House Elf , by Teresa Milbrodt, is about stress, expectation, exhaustion — and the small mercies that make the next day possible for you and your house elf. go.dfstory.com/guideto

There’s something different about reading a story on paper. No notifications. No scrolling. Just you and the page. DreamForge is a full-color print magazine designed to be experienced that way. Buy it on Amazon. BUY on Amazon: go.dfstory.com/https%3A//go...

What happens when your comfort becomes a confinement? Brandon Case’s The Indoor Prince begins with kibble and sunbeams — and turns into a charming and poignant tale of boundaries, fear, and growth. go.dfstory.com/indoorprince

In 1947, Isaac Asimov wrote "Little Lost Robot." The BotQ factory in San Jose, CA has reached a production speed of 1 humanoid robot per hour with their third generation F.03. I suspect the videographers here know that story. Watch to the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZH1...

Today's Word: Velitation A minor skirmish or playful argument; light sparring of words or ideas. From Latin velitari (to skirmish lightly). Is Kirk or Picard the better starship captain? Hint: it's Janeway. Let the velitation begin.

A ghost mariachi band shows up to escort Darren to the afterlife, but he doesn't die. Now what? go.dfstory.com/ides

Science fiction often asks what we can do. In First Words, Hap Aziz asks what we’ll do once we can no longer pretend we don’t understand. It's a story that will linger with you. go.dfstory.com/firstwords

If you write long enough, you will hit a writer's block. The key isn’t panic. It’s navigation. Wulf Moon’s latest article is full of practical strategies to keep your creative engine running. go.dfstory.com/writersblock

In 1917, two Yorkshire girls fooled the man who created Sherlock Holmes with paper cutouts and hatpins. The same machinery that fooled him is in your phone today (and in your head). youtu.be/JijBXC75jJY

We talk about “finding ourselves” as if it’s a treasure hunt. But what if it’s more like core drilling — careful, patient, revealing ancient layers we didn’t know were there? Read Core Sample by Marie Brennan. go.dfstory.com/coresample

We build sheltered places for a reason. But eventually, something — or someone — nudges us toward the wider world. In The Boy and the Turtle, Leo Rose Rodriguez gives us a quiet, powerful tale about that moment. go.dfstory.com/turtle

Before Gwen is delivered to her fate, she has one final chance to shape the narrative. In Fifteen Silver, Alexandra Wingo gives us a fantasy about power — not the kind that swings swords, but the kind that shapes hearts. go.dfstory.com/15silver

A great new anthology to enjoy from Raconteur Press: "Mad Science! Bits & Pieces." DreamForge author Bret Nelson has a fun story "Song of the Sea Beast" in this one. In this collection mad scientists tinker with the impossible—and sometimes succeed. www.amazon.com/Mad-Science-...

Today's Word: Sonderlust The quiet curiosity about the lives of strangers, wondering who they are beyond the moment you see them. A modern blend inspired by sonder (Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows) and German lust (desire), evoking a gentle longing to know untold stories.

South Bend turned a meme to good. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/elderly-mans...

When the AI apocalypse comes, just remember "play music" www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPP0...

I pledged for the print version. Because I love print. The Guide of All Guides: Sell Your Writing and Short Stories | The Submission Guide that every writer needs with hints, editor advice, and personal insights. Current paying, no fee markets. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...

Today's Word: Metanoia A profound transformation of mind or heart; a spiritual or intellectual awakening. From Greek meta (beyond) + noia (mind), often used in philosophy and theology. Today's political junkie is tomorrow's grassroots humanist.

In The Indoor Prince, Brandon Case gives us a tale that feels whimsical — until it quietly asks what we lose when we never step beyond our walls. go.dfstory.com/indoorprince

A ghost mariachi band arrives to escort Darren to the afterlife. Only problem? He doesn’t die on schedule. Now everyone’s improvising. The Ides of Mariachi by Pete Lead is funny, strange, and heartfelt. go.dfstory.com/ides

Attention SF & Fantasy Writers. Here's a Kickstarter launching soon that you need to check out. The Guide of All Guides: A list of paying, no fee markets. Current for 2027 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...

We often imagine the future in spaceships and AI. Sometimes it arrives in steel plants and power systems. The End of Steam explores a quiet revolution that could change everything. Read The End of Steam by Scot Noel go.dfstory.com/steam

What mystery lies in the wake of the Horace Society disaster? DreamForge author and senior advisor Jane Lindskold has a new story out in Gavagai (where you'll find original literary fiction, speculative fiction, essays, and poetry). Read "Tomb of Young Dreams" at gavagai.com/posts/2488

Today's Word: Paracosm An imaginary world created by writers, complete with its own history, geography, and rules. From Greek para- (beside) and kosmos (world); You can enjoy many hopeful paracosms of SF & Fantasy in DreamForge. Pick an issue and dive in: dreamforgemagazine.com/digital-issu...

Meet Leo Rose Rodriguez. They/he grew up on the beaches of occupied Tongva land, and now lives in the city of Minneapolis, on Dakota land. Read their latest story "The Boy & The Turtle, A Fairy TAle" at dreamforgemagazine.com/story/the-bo...