Tales From The Arcanist

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49. "Where the Bodies Are Buried" and "Heavenly Bodies"

2023-01-0614:47

This week, we've got some questions regarding logistics in the hereafter, and there's an...angelic new performer we can't wait to see. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

48. "Our Lady of the Martyrs" and "Mending Broken Toys"

2022-12-2316:14

This week, we have an appointment in one of England's smaller places of worship, and we're ready for a healthy, playful dose of nostalgia. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

47. "Cross-Generational Cryptid Theory" and "Scars"

2022-12-1617:20

This week, we're looking into some fringe zoology, and we're realizing how deeply some scars run. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

46. "A Dream, A Bee, A Storytree" and "Nature of Curses"

2022-12-0917:15

This week, we're relearning what it means to tell a story, and we're acclimating to our new reality one day at a time. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

45. "Oddity" and "Don't Fear the Reaper"

2022-11-2515:02

This week, we've made a brand new friend, and we're remembering a classic from Blue Oyster Cult. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

44. "The Mystical Axes" and "Jormungandr's Dance"

2022-11-1816:28

This week, we have a new side hustle we'd love to tell you about, and we're brushing up on our Norse mythology. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

43. "The Wish Artist" and "Smaller Still Than Me

2022-11-1115:46

This week, we have an appointment for some ink, and we're learning all about the importance of scale in artistic theory. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

42. "Lullaby" by Elizabeth Ott Barton

2022-11-0408:58

With heavy hearts, we must report that Elizabeth passed away Monday, October 24th of an unexpectedly aggressive metastatic breast cancer shortly after this story was accepted. In honor of Elizabeth, The Arcanist is duplicating her story payment and donating it to Girls Love Mail, a nonprofit that gifts handwritten letters to women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer. This charity combines Elizabeth’s love for writing while supporting breast cancer patients. We encourage you to donate as well. We are honored to welcome Elizabeth into The Arcanist family and share her story with the world.

41. "Dead-Go" and Second Chances in the West"

2022-10-2716:43

This week, we're celebrating the winner of our Rest in Peace Contest, and we're relearning the value of second chances. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

40. "Grief Eating" and "Played Out"

2022-10-2014:40

This week, we discover a new, tastier coping mechanism, and we find ourselves trapped in a corner in the West. Love speculative literature? Read hundreds of other science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories online for free at TheArcanist.io. To support our writers, visit Patreon.com/TheArcanist. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

39. "The Death of Me" and "Hell's Sheriff"

2022-10-1316:53

This week, we have a few bones to pick with the Grim Reaper, and we're taking a job in a less-than-popular destination. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

Halloween Special: Rest In Peace Contest Honorable Mentions

2022-10-0729:56

In this very special episode of Tales From The Arcanist, we're featuring honorable mentions from the Rest in Peace contest. To all of the authors who put forth their work, we extend sincere thanks. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

38. "Treat Me Like the Sea" and "Liquid Courage"

2022-09-2916:49

This week, we're finding our sea-legs in a new home, and we'll need a glass of something on the stronger side before too long. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

37. "Door to Door Details" and "A Glass Darkly"

2022-09-2216:00

This week, we're wondering just who it is that's come knocking, and we're learning what it's like to be on the inside looking out for a change. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

36. "The Man She Knew" and "Mathematical Uncertainties in Fracturing Time: Carrying and Cancellation Errors"

2022-09-1516:50

This week, we're finding it even harder than usual to keep friends in adulthood, and we find time paradoxes have taken a turn toward the personal. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

35. "Infinite Pizza" and "Sacrifices to a Lesser God"

2022-09-0815:51

This week, we're feeling peckish but unsure just what we're craving, and we're taking strides to fully demonstrate our faith. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

34. "The Sailor and the Serpent" and "The Challenger's Last Ride"

2022-09-0216:28

This week, we're spending some quality time with our shipmate, and we're taking s classic out for one last lap. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

33. "When I Get There" and "Indispensable"

2022-08-2515:45

This week, we have an important train to catch, and we're reevaluating what it means to be an essential worker. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

32. "Love Parts" and "Hansen Halloween"

2022-08-1815:10

This week, we're getting to the heart of a complex matter, and Halloween is coming a little early this year. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

31. "Combat by Chocolate" and "The Quest"

2022-08-1113:59

This week, we're showing off our passion for baking, and we're taking off for a much-needed quest. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

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