Baubles From Bones

Love, mourning, and new beginnings-Baubles From Bones: Issue 3 tells stories from the darkest parts of the forest, to the coldest edge of space, but never too far from the heart.Through eight new speculative stories, explore the desert with a king and his dear astronomer, uncover the curse of a blacksmith's messy bed, and witness how household spirits hold back a siege of thousands. A bard's stories and poetry light the dark woods and a magical child sets fire to a priest's faith. In one land, a cautious lord fears prophecy, while in another, a young priestess carries home a master's ashes. Wandering across the globe and through time, an alien learns all-too-well what it means to be human. In four new poems, a chosen one rises and a goddess cures the ignorant. We learn exactly what it takes to be royal and see how heritage endures even beyond the Oort Cloud.Featuring a mix of established and emerging writers, Baubles From Bones: Issue 3 offers a variety of eclectic and far-reaching perspectives with the stories and poetry to match.Featuring original fiction by: A.W. Lockwood, Matthew Cote, A.P. Howell, Dana E. Beehr, Lara Alonso Corona, Leonard Richardson, Sarina Dorie, J.A. PrenticeAnd original poetry by: Deborah L. Davitt, J.D. Harlock, Rachel Rodman, Angela AcostaEdited by: Shane Gallaher, Elyse Leskovic, and Joel TroutmanCover by: Lucas KurzInterior Illustrations by: Elyse Leskovic and Joel TroutmanSocial Media Manager: Caroline RitzertIndependently published in Pittsburgh, PA