Phantaxis Magazine Series by Carter J. Hughes, James Edward O'Brien, Calvin Demmer, Anthony Marchese, Ben Howels, Tom Howard, Daniel Swindlehurst, Edward Ahern, James A. Conan, Kenneth A. Rupp, L.S. Engler, Brian Koukol, Dale T. Phillips, Arlen Feldman, Vanessa Kittle, Philip Brian Hall, Matencera Wolf, C.R. Berry, Jenni Wood, Russ Watrous, Mike McHone, Mark Bilsborough, Tina K. Tailor, Van Knight, Leandra Thomas, Michael Haynes, Alarick Vaughan, Allen Kuzara

ISSUE 2 (December 2016)Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished short stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today.In this issue:FROSTFIRE—James Edward O’BrienMystery, murder, conspiracy and, of course, magic all await you in this intricate tale... moreISSUE 2 (December 2016)Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished short stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today.In this issue:FROSTFIRE—James Edward O’BrienMystery, murder, conspiracy and, of course, magic all await you in this intricate tale.COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION—Calvin DemmerHumankind is always trying to enhance the world around itself, but does it ever stop and ask if it should?DEVIATIONS—Anthony MarcheseThe problem with time travel is this: if you actually ended up changing something, would you be able to tell?LOST SOULS—Ben HowelsHumans believe that they are the only species afflicted with drug addiction. They are wrong. Just ask a demon.THE RELUCTANT PIRATE—Tom HowardWe don’t always choose to live the life we lead, especially when life sets us on a path of intergalactic piracy.FINDING PURPOSE—Daniel SwindlehurstThe tricky thing about an Artificial Intelligence is that once unleashed, you never know what its endgame will be.SEASON’S GREETINGS—Edward Ahern’tis the season to be visited by something strange…BITTER PILL—James A. ConanHave you ever considered the medical perils of living on another world?WAKE UP, MR. CHEN—Kenneth A. RuppWhen it comes to corporate scientific experimentation, there is a point when you stop being an employee and actually become part of the experiment.DAMSEL IN DISTRESS—L.S. EnglerThe most important part of going on an adventurous quest is to make sure that you pay attention to all the details before departing...CIRCLING THE BRAIN—Brian KoukolIf you think life is difficult, try living it as a disembodied head for a while.COVER ART: Carol Heyer less

ISSUE 6 (August 2017) Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today... moreISSUE 6 (August 2017) Superbly crafted tales of science fiction and fantasy from around the world. Previously unpublished stories that will take you to new realms, experience mystic sorcery, meet strange creatures, travel through time and visit distant galaxies! Turn the pages and let your journey begin today. In this issue: FOR HANNAH—Mark Bilsborough PLAYMATES—Arlen Feldman EVENS AND ODDS—Vanessa Kittle THE SHIP OF THESEUS—Philip Brian Hall AN INFERNAL MALADY—Michael Haynes THE HOME SECRETARY IS SAFE—C.R. Berry DAUGHTER OF THE WESTERN WINDS—Jenni Wood THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE—Matencera Wolf F-BOMBS—Allen Kuzara URGENT CARE—Dale T. Phillips A GUY WALKS INTO A BAR—Russ Watrous & Mike McHone less