SORCEROUS SIGNALS
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edited by Carol Hightshoe
Welcome to the Archives of Sorcerous Signals.
Let me know what stories you really enjoyed
and those you didn't. I would love to be able to
have a letters page as well in the future issues.
Feb - Apr '11
ISSN: 2158-6187
May - Jul ' 11
After Zander - Therese Arkenberg

A young man dreams of adventure and travel - but what comes After Zander.


The Answer is Yes - Olga Godim

Only one man, a visiting Adept, can help Leyale free her lover from a magical trap. But the
Adept demands a high price. Perhaps too high?


A Few Bottles of Wine - M.O. Bishop

Flash Fiction


Dragon Mistress - Marge Simon

Poetry


Misfits of Chania - Marge Simon

Vespa, a witch or just a generous heart who is willing to take in those who are lost hurt or who
just don't fit in


Money's Worth - Bradley H Sinor

You get what you pay for.


Queen of the Claw - Deborah Walker

Poetry


Time, Mist and Wind - Robert William Shmigelsky

A Temporal Knight leads the defense of his home. Can time make a difference?


Wight Hunter - Gale Merrick

Cren is a wright hunter and a man who has much to lose.
The Bone Collector - Gabrielle Bryden

Poetry


Cold Shadows - Alva J Roberts

Humans and Half-Elfs fight the wars the Sumer Elves refuse to fight. What happens when the
Summer Elves finally take the field against their enemies - the Winter Elves and what will be
impact on the world?


Magical Meetings - Richard H Fay

Poetry


The Journey of Life - K S Dearsley

Onrai has never wielded anything more than a pen. Now, he must find a way through the
labyrinth and escape the swords of his rivals.


Tombs for Tomes - Aspen deLainey

Magellen is an aspiring writer - and a wizard. Rejection after rejection leads him to use his magic
to recall the works of deceased writers. The unforeseen consequences of his spell have him
facing the Merlin.


Creep Forward Soldier - Sylvia Hiven

A lowly foot soldier faces the enemy queen when strange magic suddenly changes the rules of
engagement.


The Wizard's Hat - Kathryn Sullivan

The robbers wanted gold, but all he had was a hat.


On the Reproductive Habits of Elves - Edward W. Robertson

Glindwell only wanted to find his father - in the process he learned some of the carefully
guarded secrets of the elves including why they have so few children.


Valley of Lost Lives - Ray Yanek

To restore his dwindling life-essense, Seaton must walk the path strewn with the rocks that
scream. His mind, however, must take a much more harrowing path if he is to find his way
through the Valley of Lost Lives.
Drozmary Pool - Les Merton

Poetry


Faery Lands Forlorn - Frederick Hilary

A young human boy (the last human), a beautiful nightingale and the magic of the fay.


Necromancing the Stone - R.S. Pyne

Kaer was hired to rescued the kidnapped daughter of the battle lord. But he arrives to late to
save her. To save himself he has to strike a deal with a necromancer to bring the girl back.


Plea From the Throne - Charles Von Nordheim

Poetry


Perfect Present - DAT Anghelatos

The daughter of the Warden of Fire is transformed into a phoenix when she and her friend go
looking for the perfect present for the Warden's birthday.


Sealed - Laura Davy

Flash Fiction


Serpent's Heart - Donald Jacob Uitvlugt

After dealing with a dragoncat in the cellar of a local bar Cale meets a woman who decides he is
the perfect vessel to help her solve her problems.


Songs of Frogs - Laura J. Underwood

The Harper Mage, Anwyn, finds unexpected allies in a swamp when he is beset by bandits.


Soul Shard - Robert William Shmigelsky

The soul shard of the featherfolk maiden Shalana has been put on trial by the whole of
Seraphdom for interfering with the affairs of those below and falling in love with a mortal. What
will the verdict be?


When Cats Are Away - James S Dorr

When a thief steals the jewel of Bast she puts the entire city into danger and has to find a way to
return the sacred object without getting caught.


Worthy - TJ Dipple

All his life Sir Dale has worked and fought for his chance to take the trials. After a long and
bloody battle he is finally ready. Can he complete the trials so his king can unite the kingdoms?
Can he be judged Worthy?
Aug - Oct '11