The almond (Prunus communis) is supposed to be native to the countries around the Mediterranean and at present the bulk of the world’s supply is produced in that region. It resembles the peach somewhat in manner of growth and character of blossoms and leaves, but the wood is much harder and the tree is longer-lived under equally favorable conditions. The fruit, instead of having a thick, fleshy pericarp as in the case of the peach, has a thin, leathery pericarp or hull, which splits on rip...

"Start with “Of Calls and Spring” by N. V. Morris, then enjoy the other great stories from the floor because that one will knock you on your ass."-Sylvain Neuvel, author of Sleeping Giants, The Test, and A History of What Comes Next11 authors and 12 visual artists come together to share their stories in this all-new 2025 volume of Polymorphic Magazine, featuring eleven original and fully-illustrated horror-fiction shorts ...