StoryHack Action & Adventure Series

Brace yourself for the next exciting issue of StoryHack Action & Adventure. Taking cues from the greatest pulp magazines of a bygone era, StoryHack publishes all-new stories of bravery and derring-do in a wide variety of genres. There is something in here for everyone, and each story includes art. Here's what you will find in this issue: Predator/Prey Relationships by Julie Frost. When Ben's ability to shift into a werewolf is stolen, he must play a most dangerous game to get it back. The Temple of Baktaar by Jason Restrick. What deadly curses await when a pair of adventurers delve too deeply into an ancient, supposedly-abandoned temple? The Gambler's Tale by Jon Mollison. Mike has a plan to not just beat the house, but bring it crashing down entirely. The mob has other ideas. Crystal, Brass, and Copper by Matthew X. Gomez. When a robbery goes horribly wrong, can Bahar get any part of her old life back? Junior Partner by Brian K. Lowe. With his superhero captured by dangerous foes, a sidekick must decide what he is made of. The Crawlers beneath Avaris by David J. West. With city guards and assassins hot on his tail, Brutanis is forced into an underground maze. What he finds there may be worse than the trouble he's fleeing. High Ground by John M. Olsen. Captain Alexander Kemp's space station Icarus suffers an attack in orbit as the government on Earth below collapses. Can their advanced tools and mental grit keep them alive as they respond to a series of escalating attacks? The Chronicle of the Gorgon's Island by Keith West. A cursed prince and his right hand man are shipwrecked on an uncharted island with an unruly crew. Will the monster they find there kill them before they kill each other? Kakerlacs by Alexandru Constantin. After a long stint with the Corps, Mike returns to his hometown in the California desert, only to get tangled up in a sinister plot involving cops and tweakers who are more than they seem. StoryHack is a trimphant return to fast-pased storytelling in short form. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did.

Delight in reading action and adventure short fiction from a variety of genres. In this issue of StoryHack, your'll get: The Claws of the Puma, a jungle adventure by Paul R. McNamee - In the rainforests of Brazil, poaching loggers and traditional rubber tree tappers are at war. Journalist Sarah Stoughton gets more than she bargained for when she is caught up in the violence, and comes face to face with the legendary man of the jungle, the Puma. Shoot First, an urban fantasy by Jay Barnson - Flint and another agent are assigned to confiscate a dangerous cursed magical artifact from a street gang, only to find that the entire operation was a set-up by a local crime boss and an analyst from within the Order. Inside the Demon's Eye, a fantasy quest by JD Cowan - A young adventurer searches the Black Lands for a lifesaving treasure. He may not get the chance to find it, as he is being stalked by a malevolent force. Get to the River, an action thriller by Luke Foster - A park ranger plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with a gang of killers on the scorching hot floor of the Grand Canyon in July. Scourges, Spells, and Serenades, a fantasy adventure by Joanna Maciejewska - An archanist must work alongside a high mage to find her missing cousin. The trail leads them to the arena of a secret demon cult, where their skill will be put to a deadly test. Showdown at Stone Ridge, a western future-fantasy tale by Jason J. McCuiston - A military deserter is spared the noose if he will travel to the mining town of Stone Ridge and stop the desperados. What he finds in Stone Ridge is not bandits, but a land baron with an army, led by a Djinn. How can he possibly stand against such paramilitary might and magic? Master of Thieves, a fantasy heist by Aaron Zimmerman - For years Alex has admiringly followed the exploits of the two greatest thieves of her generation. Tonight, she wants to settle the question once and for all: who is the greatest thief of all? The Dealer's Tale, a crime thriller by Jon Mollison - A pregnant blackjack dealer walks a deadly line as she prepares to betray her mafia-owned boss to the feds.

StoryHack, Issue Four is finally here! And it's extra full of action and adventure. Here's what you'll find inside: HawkeMoon by Sidney Blaylock, Jr. The captain of the King's Guard vows to kill the assassin after the death of the King. There's only one problem: it turns out she may not have been the killer. Island Rescue by Spencer E. Hart College-age Frank Mason accompanies his father to the private island of a reclusive billionaire and his lovely, yet lonely daughter. When armed men storm the house, what can they do to rescue their fathers? Beyond the Temple of Baktaar by Jason Restrick Three years ago, Sam Walters emerged from those ruins, alone, unable to discover what had happened to his friend. Now, as he fights in the trenches of France during World War 1, a mysterious apparition in the night hands him his friend's journal. Wild Yellow by Brandon Barrows Clint Hagar never encountered a foe he couldn't beat with bullets or fists - until he met the desert, alone and afoot. And though he survived, something inside of him has broken and he must now battle both his own fear and self-doubt while trying to protect a small, isolated town from the outlaws who terrorize it. My Foe Outstretched by Misha Burnett In a future world two men fight a duel in the ruins under the city. The rules are simple--two men enter the tunnel, one man leaves. Alpha Equation by Julie Frost A young werewolf, an abusive alpha, and a new pack--in space. The Bouncer's Tale by Jon Mollison Trapped in a life as muscle for a crime syndicate, Robert "Bomber" Robinson struggles to maintain his humanity during the second worst night of his life. Retirement Plan by John M. Olsen A retired military veteran settles down on a distant planet away from his old life only to find that violence is a universal trait. Old habits resurface as he is forced to step up and defend his neighbors. The Spirit of St. George by Damascus Mincemeyer In an alternate 1922, a biplane squadron must engage in aerial combat with dragons that are ravaging the American Rockies.  

StoryHack brings you another issue filled to the brim with furious action and astounding adventure. Here's what to expect in this issue:   The Last Word by H. A. Titus   It's all in an evening's work when the owner of a speakeasy asks Owan Craig, half-fae private eye, to deal with a little problem. Trouble is, that problem is attached to fae mobsters--just the sort of folks Owan likes to avoid.   The Singer's Tale by Jon Mollison   An alluring chanteuse uses everything she has to amass fame and glory. How many lives is she willing to destroy to reach the top?   The Lair of the Old Ones by Stanley W. Wagenaar   A wandering adventurer helps the daughter of a local ruling Baron in a scrap, and finds that her family's castle is hiding a monstrous secret.   Acme Denton: Out of Time by Michael Haynes   A mid-20th century PI finds himself transported to an Old West where magic is real, and really deadly.   The Last Contract by Dominika Lein   A futuristic hitman and his alien assistant go for one last job, but something is amiss.   Makani and the Vulture God by Paul R. McNamee   When treachery disrupts an ancient contest, Makani the ka-man must fight human and supernatural foes to retrieve the stolen spirit of his friend.   Night of a Thousand Eyes by Deborah L. Davitt   Arthur Polaris long ago uploaded to an android body. Now, he's investigating the disappearance of several other GalSec operatives on a corporation world. The dark secrets he learns might just cost him his life.   Black Dog Bend by JD Cowan   A musician stumbles into a time warp and finds himself part of a revenge plot. Now he must battle a killer dog, hired hitman, and a witch to escape.   Swimming with the Devil by William Eckman   A Persian pearl diver decides to cut out the middleman when selling his pearls. He ends up at the mercy of pirates, then slavers, then a sea monster.

StoryHack is back with another batch of thrilling stories in a variety of genres. StoryHack is a short fiction magazine heavily inspired by the great pulps of yesteryear.   Eyes as Blue as Metal by Dominika Lein   After discovering a human upon a worn-torn planet, an alien commander is betrayed by an ambitious underling.   That Summer's Evening Long Ago by Misha Burnett   How do you catch a criminal who uses magic to erase the memory of the item he stole?   Titan Up by David J. West   Can a modern man rise to the challenge when a muse mystically summons him to mythic Greece to rescue her from a titan?   Song for Melienope by Alexandru Constantin   Oswin the Magnificent and a bawdy monk find refuge from a terrible snowstorm in a mysterious lodge. However, all is not as it seems and a frozen death may have been preferable to what awaits them on this dark night.   The Berserker's Son by Michael DeCarolis   The city of Bero is hit by a surprise attack, leaving renowned berserker Furth to choose between defending the city or fighting his way back to his wife and son.   Golden Echoes by JD Cowan   An agent goes undercover on a hidden planet to thwart a mad cult leader who is about to unleash a device that splits open the universe itself.   Third Time Lucky by Mike Adamson   Spring, 1941: the RAF is stretched tight on the Channel Front, and Johnny Carstairs finds himself battling a mysterious German pilot who seems to have a score to settle.   Scylla's Lair by Caroline Furlong   Muriel gave her voice to marry her true love and gain a human soul. But has it cost her more than she can pay?   The Tombs of Osiris Prime by Jason J. McCuiston   The search for a missing archeologist on a long-dead planet leads the Last Star Warden into conflict with an ancient galactic threat, and may uncover the origins of the human race.   An Uncommon Day at the Lake by David Skinner   A selfish diversion to the Martian desert attracts some outlaw trouble -- and leads to a revelation in the hills!

StoryHack, Issue Six has eight new exciting stories to share. Pirates, mobsters, and fearless heros abound. Here's what you'll find inside:   Rakes and the Pirates of Malabar by Mike Adamson   1837: Trouble draws a man like a magnet draws steel, and Rakes, veteran of the East India Company, can't stay out of the fight. Compelled to serve a rogue princess who has taken command of the pirates of India's western sea, he finds himself in a desperate mission to penetrate the stronghold of a cruel Raja and steal back the symbol of a conquered people.   The Boss's Tale by Jon Mollison   The proprietor of a mafia-controlled speakeasy has to find a way out of the business, without getting killed.   The Girl Who Sang in the Country of Morning by Cynthia Ward   When drought forces a young woman to take up hunting, she runs afoul of bandits. Taken captive, Felissa only has one option, though the forbidden magic may damn her soul.   Due a Hanging by David Skinner   She was probably on the yacht in the Martian Canal. And he wasn't the only one looking for her.   Our Friend In The Cellar by Matt Spencer   Supernatural sleuth Frederick Hawthorne infiltrates the home of a corrupt Victorian gentleman, while investigating the disappearances of several children. Once inside the house, Frederick discovers an infernal family secret., and must use brawn, ruthless cunning, and a few magic tricks of his own if he is to survive the night.   The Life Price by John D. Payne   They got away clean, or so they thought. But when three adventurers try to sell off their prize, things start to go wrong. Dead wrong. What price will they pay for an innocent life taken?   Southwest Monsoon by Luke Foster   National Park Ranger Abby Baxter leads a rescue party into the Grand Canyon to find a kidnapped child during the worst southwest monsoon in memory.   Waterways by Lindsey Duncan   Kel has no interest in rebellion or anything except trying to get along, but when her priestess mother forces her under the sacred pool, the Reflected gifts surface within her. Will she cling to her stubborn ways, even if it means execution? Or will she throw in with the rebels, and possibly be killed in battle?