The 44th issue of Weirdbook is a ghoulish delight of horror and fantasy fiction, with a terrific lineup of original stories and poetry. Stories featured in this issue include:"Let Me Be Your Swamp Snake," by Adrian Cole"A Whisper in the Death Pit," by Kyla Lee Ward"Deadest Man in Town," by Franklyn Searight"Penumbra Over Millwall," by Jan Edwards"Birth," by M. Stern"Okiko’s Doll," by Stefano Frigieri"Heatseeker," by Tim Curran

A boy bends down to examine a tiny bug on the cement. It has too many legs, mean pinchers, and its black shell glints metallically in the afternoon sun. Fascinated, he pokes at the wriggling creature with a twig and waves over his friends. A crowd approaches, but the bug is gone. Frantic, the boy slaps at his sleeves, runs his fingers through his hair, searching for the little monster that he knows has somehow gotten under his skin.These stories are like that.In the past, s...

Every year, WEIRDBOOK Magazine publishes a collection of short stories to thrill and delight readers worldwide. This year, we challenged authors to come up with memorable takes on the zombie theme, and the result is this fantastic collection of 34 original stories. Included are:The Meddler, by Matthew JohnTiger Girls vs. the Zombies, by Lucy A. SnyderDead Between the Eyes, by Adrian ColeAlive Again, by Franklyn SearightThe Night Hans Kroeger Came Back, b...

Medicine is an ancient profession that advances as each generation of practitioners passes it down. It remains a distinguished, flawed and rewarding vocation--but it may be coming to an end as we know it.Computer algorithms promise patients better access, safer therapies and more predictable outcomes. Technology reduces costs, helps design more effective and personalized treatments and diminishes fraud and waste. Balanced against these developments is the risk that medical professi...