The essays in this book range on subjects from the connection between beer and civilization, to Napoleon and the Military Revolution, to the Rape of Nanking, to mercenaries in 1960s Africa and more.

We have some wonderful short stories and novellas form steampunk to military science fiction. I hope you enjoy all the stories.

In the second issue of MYTHIC we present a new collection of all new science fiction and fantasy stories that strive to entertain our readers. Some stories offer thought-provoking insights into humanity while others provide light-hearted romps in time and space and parts in between.

Fantasy Short Stories is an anthology series featuring amazing stories by authors from around the world. In Book One you'll find stories about magical swords, multiple lives, supervillains, beings from other worlds, and more. Stories include: Bedwyr and Caliburn after Camlann By Patrick S. Baker Back into the Cave by Isaac Teile Over and Over By K. L. Hallam Honor Among Thieves By Gustavo Bondoni Travelogue by Vonnie Winslow Crist Life Choices By Neil A. Hogan A Matter of Vanity By Julie Goodswen Enjoy more fantasy with Fantasy Short Stories Anthology Series Book One

Sci Phi is an online science fiction and philosophy magazine. In each issue you will find stories that explore questions of life, the universe and everything and articles that delve into the deep philosophical waters of science fiction universes. This month we have, Flash Fiction When Things Go Wobbly by Gregg Chamberlain - A story of giant ants and unexpected results Last Stand by E.J. Shumak - Another giant bug story, but this time a tale of loss and hope for the future Fiction Idle Hands are the Devil's Worship by Mark Andrew Edwards - A fun lesson in why curiosity isn't always a good thing Strange Matter by Brian Niemeier - What would do if the world kept ending and you were the only one who knew it? Pathways by Liam Hogan - Life takes different paths, are we sure we are on the right one? A Quadrillion Occupied Planets by Marc Anthony - What is the price of peace and is it worth paying? Detritus by Jason Kimble - How do you live when your world gets shaken to its core? An Alternative Ending by Saligrama K. Aithal - A look at another world and their differing customs Articles Philosophical Reflections on The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special by David Kyle Johnson - The title pretty much nails the content A Deeper Rabbit Hole: Reconsidering the Philosophy of the Matrix Trilogy by Joseph Moore - Our first essay written in response to an earlier essay, and an interesting read The Tyrants Headache by Eric Schwitzgebel - An interesting exploration of Functionalism and you will need to read it to find out what "anesthesia by genocide" is Khan as Nietzschean Ubermensch and as Moral Actor in "Space Seed" by Patrick S. Baker - More Star Trek, this time looking at Khan and Nietzsche Our serial, Beyond the Mist by Ben Zwycky continues in this issue as well, with Chapters 4 & 5. Finally we have a review of the Atopia Chronicle by Peter Sean Bradley.

Odd Tales of Wonder continues to bring you the finest stories of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and adventure, from the bleeding edge of fiction itself. Featured in this mindbending volume are: "Apparatus Sum res Cogitans, Ergo Sum," by Patrick S. Baker; "Between the Pools of Light," by J L Blenkinsop; "Do Right Patrol," by David Castlewitz; "Mustela," by David W. Landrum; "Home Cooking," by Rie Sheridan Rose; and "The Neon Fury," by Editor Adam Mudman Bezecny. Please leave us a review and check out the Odd Tales website at http: //oddtalesofwonder.wix.com/oddtale

Game reviews from Alien Domination to War the Game.

King Arthur is dead. Camelot has fallen. Britain drowns in Saxons. These are the stories of what came after. Merlin's prophecies begin such, in introduction: "In the days when Arthur's dream was dimmed, as grey embers under storm, actors from our reverie still acted. A boy ventures into decaying Broceliande with the May Hawk's daughter, both in search of fathers. Sir Gawain, bereft of his nation, rides in search of my tomb-but finds a friend turned enemy. In the Britain's hour of need, the round table will be restored to defend Logres in the sky, in the London Blitz. "My tutor, Bleys, will take a fool's horse, and two adventurers will trace my dying steps across the world. Sir Lionel's remains will visit the remains of the Arthurian world, and the Victorians will strive to make a gentleman of Mordred. The Questing Beast will never cease to haunt Pellinore's line, no matter how far north they trend. The old witch, Morgan, will seek forgiveness. The holy lance will appear once more. And a queen who is no longer a queen will meet a knight who is no longer a knight, and both will marvel at the grave of the greatest king who served his country. "These may be read, in full, inside. "But I am tired now, and Nimue calls for me..." An all-new anthology from the award-winning curator Nicole Petit, featuring stories by Colin Fisher, Leigh Ann Cowan, Amy Wolf, Thomas Olivieri, Jon Black, Patricia S. Bowne, Claudia Quint, David Wiley, Christian Bone, Patrick S. Baker, and Elizabeth Zuckerman.