Strange. Beautiful. Shocking. Surreal.We are pleased to present a special issue focusing on Indigenous Futurists and guest-edited by Allison Mills.APEX MAGAZINE is a digital dark science fiction and fantasy genre zine that features award-winning short fiction, essays, and interviews. Established in 2009, our fiction has won several Hugo and Nebula Awards.We publish every other month.Issue 126 contains the following:EDITORIAL...

"During uncertain times, our emotions can serve as a compass-guiding us toward deeper faith and trust in God. When we give ourselves permission to feel, we begin to uncover the deeper messages behind our fear, grief, or confusion. Are we anxious because the future feels unclear? Are we grieving a loss we haven't yet processed? In these moments, prayer becomes our lifeline. Each prayer is a step toward healing-a sacred exchange where we lay down our burdens and receive God's peace. Ligh...

A short look at the strange world of love,sex, and marriage in America during Victorian times (1837-1901).No one better exemplifies the popular notion of the buttoned up old maid Victorian American prude than purity crusader Carry Nation. Carry Nation is best remembered for crusading against alcohol, but she was also enthusiastically against tobacco, politicians, and sex. She lectured young couples on the evils of buggy riding, she stopped women on the street to warn them against t...

Glimpse what a nuclear war in 1962 and its aftermath would have looked like without radically departing from known historical facts.This short history (approximately 20 pages) of the American-Soviet nuclear war of 1962 is based on authoritative sources (footnoted), many of which have only recently been de-classified. The book frighteningly demonstrates that it would have required only minor variations in events or the temperaments of the key players to have set the history of the e...

Arizona's Superstition Mountains are mysterious, forbidding, and dangerous. The Superstitions are said to have claimed over five hundred lives. What were these people looking for? Is it possible that these mountains hide a vast treasure? Is it possible that UFOs land here? Is it possible that in these mountains there is a door leading to the great underground city of the Lizard Men? Join us as we explore the history of the: Legends of the Superstition Mountains.

"The Grizzly, Our Greatest Wild Animal" by Enos A. Mills is a captivating exploration of the majestic grizzly bear, a symbol of the wild American frontier. Mills, a naturalist and early conservationist, delves into the life and habits of these magnificent creatures, highlighting their role in the ecosystem and the importance of preserving their habitats. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, he paints a picture of the grizzly as not just a beast of the wilderness, but as a vit...

A quick historical look at murder most foul in the Virginia of colonial times and the early Republic. Behind the facade of graceful mansions and quaint cobblestone streets evil lurks. A general look at crime, followed by four prominent murders from the period 1766-1806.

Sun Tzu, the Master of War, once said, "Those who are skilled in producing surprises will win. In conflict, surprise will lead to victory. " Here are four stories about the history of the world IF wars we know about happened differently or IF wars that never happened actually took place. Including:1.The Hostage, in which Abraham Lincoln is kidnapped by the rebels.2.The German Invasion of America of 1889, in which Germany unexpectedly launches its might against the United Stat...

With the addition of this fifth volume, Instrumental Data for Drug Analysis, Second Edition is the definitive work on drug analysis. The complete five-volume set contains over 6,000 spectra on 1,600 drugs and related compounds, incorporating numerous chromatographic and spectrometric instruments, and includes a total of 13 appendices. Professionals working in forensic, crime, clinical, and toxicological laboratories will find this volume to be an invaluable reference that they will rely on...

Whimsy's not cozy when it's dying.An old roommate strangled with a violin string. A city quietly losing its color, its laughter, its will to play. Seven days before the silence becomes permanent.Dekker Kohl is forty-two, war-scarred, and hasn't written a song worth keeping in months. He's a Trovatore for the hidden Columbus Conservatory — a magical investigator. The dead man in the German Village kitchen was his oldest friend. He was also the secret Guardia...

Mind bending stories from the Old Dominion. A collection of Virginia’s most notable Urban Legends, many include the true stories behind them.• Is Bigfoot stalking George Washington’s Mount Vernon?• Did Bunny Man kill thirty two people?• What really happened at The Crypts?• What are those secret societies hiding?• Lost treasure stories, true or false?• Many more………..Stories just too weird to be real…or are they?

In "Beaver World," Enos A. Mills explores the intricate lives of beavers and their significant role in the ecosystem. Through vivid descriptions and keen observations, Mills illustrates how these industrious creatures construct their dams and lodges, shaping their environment in remarkable ways. The book delves into the social structures of beaver families, their behaviors, and the impact they have on the surrounding flora and fauna. Mills' passion for nature shines through, making this wo...