For the first time in the history of the city of Cambridge, Ontario, a collection of short stories from new and established writers is being published by Fuse. Fuse is a registered charity connecting the community with local artists and their art. Fiction and non-fiction short stories were submitted and reviewed. Thirteen stories have been accepted for publication in this book. We know you will enjoy reading these stories as much as we love publishing them! Writers include: Ruth Thompson, Randy Thompson, Jill Summerhayes, Linda, Schueler, Tara Mondou, Dan McQuain, Andrew LeVecchi, Wanda Janaway, Richard Hanig. Elaine Francis, Ken Doran, Douglas Craig and Bob Burtt.

Prophetic skulls, crocheting krakens, murderous plants. These are but some of the strange tales to be found in this book. Mad Scientist Journal: August 2016 collects thirteen tales from the fictional worlds of mad science. For the discerning mad scientist reader, there are also pieces of fiction from Judith Field, Dusty Wallace, and Richard Zwicker. Readers will also find other resources for the budding mad scientist, including an advice column, horoscopes, and other brief messages from mad scientists. Authors featured in this volume also include Ira Krik, Kathy Steinemann, Elizabeth Berger, Damien Krsteski, Leslie Anderson, Alanna McFall, Gary Cuba, Alexander Hollins, J. Herman, E. B. Fischadler, Scott Shanks, Jacob Lambert, Sean Stempler, Dan McQuain, Stephanie Rose, Steve Ruskin, Scott Chaddon, Adam Williams, Simon Kewin, Kate Elizabeth, and Torrey Podmajersky. Cover art by Shannon Legler and Katie Nyborg.