Apex Magazine

The Phylactery

Tony had no idea how to explain it, so decided that he wouldn’t even try. Instead, he squeezed his palm around the filakto and loitered in the doorway to the...

The Phylactery

Tony had no idea how to explain it, so decided that he wouldn’t even try. Instead, he squeezed his palm around the filakto and loitered in the doorway to the...

Interview with Troy Tang

Editors joke a lot about the slush pile in lighthearted, derogatory ways. The truth is that we look at slush piles with wide-eyed hope. We want to find the diamonds...

Interview with Troy Tang

Editors joke a lot about the slush pile in lighthearted, derogatory ways. The truth is that we look at slush piles with wide-eyed hope. We want to find the diamonds...

Aishiteru Means I Love You

Trigger Warning: Some readers may find this story disturbing.Depicts sexual violence. Before I begin, let me say one thing. This story is not for you. No, you’re not first. You’re...

Aishiteru Means I Love You

Trigger Warning: Some readers may find this story disturbing.Depicts sexual violence. Before I begin, let me say one thing. This story is not for you. No, you’re not first. You’re...

Interview with Sam Fleming

Scottish author Sam Fleming competes in triathlons, bakes bread, has a day job that includes saving the world, and writes fiction that refuses to be categorized. Her work has appeared...

Interview with Sam Fleming

Scottish author Sam Fleming competes in triathlons, bakes bread, has a day job that includes saving the world, and writes fiction that refuses to be categorized. Her work has appeared...

She Gave Her Heart, He Took Her Marrow

Narrated by Lisa Shininger Chancery hissed at the sudden pain of a splinter in her palm. She took a deep breath filled with the scent of dust and woodsap, and...

She Gave Her Heart, He Took Her Marrow

Narrated by Lisa Shininger Chancery hissed at the sudden pain of a splinter in her palm. She took a deep breath filled with the scent of dust and woodsap, and...