Unseen Ties and Invisible Reflections
Published on 2024-09-06
Issue Details
Explore our capacity for empathy and acceptance in DreamForge Anvil 17, where the theme "Unseen Ties and Invisible Reflections" challenges us to see humanity in the most unexpected places. From an alien invasion in the psychedelic '60s to the restricted life of palace elites, this issue presents tales of connection in the face of destiny. Meet a ghostly theatre caretaker, discover a supernatural grotto of healing, and witness a father's battle with dementia as he saves the future. These stories remind us that our humanity is shared across the room, beyond the stars, and in memories just out of reach.
Featured Stories
Welcome to Issue 17 of DreamForge Anvil
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A young boy named Lixin discovers a mysterious star in a palace meadow, leading to a secret he can’t even share with his best friend, Hua. As their lives in the Imperial court pull them in different...
Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy
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In a quiet town, leading a quiet life, a widower struggles with the memories of his late spouse as he navigates a budding relationship with his neighbor, Jessica. As their bond grows, they both face t...
Science Fiction, Aliens
What the Dormouse Said, by Bruce McAllister
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Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy
Little Things Nobody Remembers, by Matt McHugh
In this nostalgic tale, volunteers working to save a century-old theater stumble upon a mysterious, impossible room hidden beneath the stage. As they explore this forgotten space, filled with relics o...
Thank You Anvil Issue 17
We have so many people to thank! Founders, Kickstarter Heroes, Contributors, Friends, Family, and First Line Readers.
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