The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998
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The Stars of David: Jewish Science Fiction: Volume One ed. D. J. Kessler (DLZ Media 0-9650294-0-9, Jan 96, $18.00, 414pp, tp) Original anthology of two novels, Can Androids Be Jewish? by Joe Sampliner and Miriams World, the first volume in a trilogy by Sol Weiss; both are first novels. This is the first in a new series of Jewish SF. Available from DLZ Media, PO Box 10187, Eugene OR 97440; credit card orders 800-497-7568.
- 9 · Introduction: What? Jewish Science Fiction? · Moshe P. · in *
- 19 · Can Androids Be Jewish? · Joe Sampliner · n. *
- 215 · Miriams World · Sol Weiss · n. *
- 412 · Glossary · Misc. · ms
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The Waterborn J. Gregory Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40393-2, Aug 96 [Jul 96], $22.00, 436pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Children of the Changeling] Fantasy novel. A princess of a river kingdom develops deadly powers, and calls a hero to her from the headwaters. A first novel.
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The Waterborn J. Gregory Keyes (SFBC #13590, Oct 96 [Sep 96], $10.98, 436pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Children of the Changeling] Reprint (Del Rey 1996) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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Realms of Arkania: The Charlatan Ulrich Kiesow (Prima/Proteus 0-7615-0233-5, Feb 96 [Jan 96], $5.99, 334pp, pb, cover by Oliver Frey) [Realms of Arkania] Novelization based on the German fantasy role-playing games. Originally published in German (Heyne 1995 as Der Scharlatan); translated by Amy Katherine Kile. The translation is copyrighted by Prima Publishing.
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Horror Show Greg Kihn (Tor 0-312-86045-5, Oct 96 [Sep 96], $23.95, 350pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar) Horror novel. An interviewer finds an old B-movie horror director may have tangled with a deadly curse. A first novel.
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Angel Garry Kilworth (Tor/Forge 0-312-86107-9, May 96, $22.95, 320pp, hc) [Angel] Horror novel about an angel pursuing demons on Earth. First US edition (Gollancz 1993).
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Angel Garry Kilworth (Tor 0-812-54284-3, Jan 97 [Dec 96], $5.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Dave Kramer) [Angel] Reprint (Gollancz 1993) horror novel about an angel pursuing demons on Earth.
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The Electric Kid Garry Kilworth (Orchard US 0-531-09486-3, Oct 95 [Mar 96], $14.95, 137pp, hc, cover by Greg Couch) [Electric Kid] Young-adult SF novel. Two street kids with extraordinary talents in 2061 fight to keep away from criminals who want to use them. First US edition (Bantam UK 1994).
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Night Calls Katharine Eliska Kimbriel (HarperPrism 0-06-105411-9, May 96 [Apr 96], $5.50, 310pp, pb) [Night Calls] Dark fantasy novel about witches and werewolves.
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Planescape: Abyssal Warriors J. Robert King (TSR 0-7869-0501-8, Jun 96, $5.99, 314pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Planescape] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, second in the Blood Wars trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.
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Planescape: Blood Hostages J. Robert King (TSR 0-7869-0473-9, Jan 96, $5.99, 314pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Planescape] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, first in the Blood Wars trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.
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Forgotten Realms: Realms of the Underdark ed. J. Robert King (TSR 0-7869-0487-9, Apr 96, $5.99, 300pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [Forgotten Realms] Original anthology of stories based on the role-playing games, with framing preface and afterword by Brian M. Thomsen. Copyrighted by TSR.
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Dragons ed. James B. King (Sovereign Seal Books 0-9627030-4-4, Dec 95 [Jan 96], $15.95, 127pp, tp, cover by Den Beauvais) Anthology in an 8 1/2 X 11 format of 16 stories, four original, about dragons, with five poems and b&w illustrations by various artists. Authors include eluki bes shahar, Nancy Varian Berberick, and Dave Smeds. Available from StarLance Publications, 50 Basin Drive, Basin City WA 99343.
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Lorien Lost Michael King (St. Martins/Wyatt 0-312-14349-4, Jun 96 [May 96], $20.00, 195pp, hc, cover by Myles Birket Foster) Fantasy novel. A Victorian art collector enters the worlds of paintings. A first novel.
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Desperation Stephen King (Donald M. Grant 1-880418-36-3, Aug 96, $75.00, 524pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) Horror novel. This is a limited, slipcased edition of 4,000. A signed, numbered, and traycased edition of 2000 (-35-5, $175.00) was announced but not seen. Illustrated by Don Maitz. Order from Donald M. Grant, PO Box 187, Hampton Falls, NH 03844.
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Desperation Stephen King (Viking 0-670-86836-1, Sep 96, $27.95, 690pp, hc, cover by Mark Ryden) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton; Donald M. Grant 1996) horror novel, a companion to The Regulators by King as Richard Bachman. Travellers find a small Nevada town is taken over by evil.
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The Green Mile, Part 1: The Two Dead Girls Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19049-1, Mar 96, $2.99, 92pp, pb) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part one of six, with a foreword by King.
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The Green Mile, Part 2: The Mouse on the Mile Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19052-1, Apr 96, $2.99, 92pp, pb) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part two.
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The Green Mile, Part 3: Coffeys Hands Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19054-8, May 96, $2.99, 90pp, pb) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part three.
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The Green Mile, Part 4: The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19055-6, Jun 96, $2.99, 90pp, pb, cover by Robert Hunt) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part four.
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The Green Mile, Part 5: Night Journey Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19056-4, Jul 96, $2.99, 90pp, pb) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part five.
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The Green Mile, Part 6: Coffey on the Mile Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19057-2, Aug 96, $3.99, 138pp, pb) [Green Mile] Associational serial novel, part six.
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Rose Madder Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-18636-2, Jun 96 [May 96], $7.50, 479pp, pb) Reprint (Viking; Hodder & Stoughton 1995) horror novel. A battered wife gets help from a mysterious painting.
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Thinner Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19075-0, Sep 96 [Oct 96], $6.99, 318pp, pb) Reissue (NAL 1984 as by Richard Bachman) horror novel. Movie tie-in edition. 30th printing.
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The Bachman Books (as Richard Bachman) Stephen King (Penguin/Plume 0-452-27775-2, Sep 96, $15.95, 692pp, tp) Reprint (NAL/Plume 1985) associational omnibus of four novels Stephen King wrote as Richard Bachman: Rage (1977); The Long Walk (1979); Roadwork (1981); and The Running Man (1982). There is a new introduction by King on The Importance of Being Bachman.
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The Bachman Books (as Richard Bachman) Stephen King (SFBC #13818, Nov 96 [Sep 96], $11.98, 692pp, hc) Reissue (NAL/Plume 1985) omnibus of four novels Stephen King wrote as Richard Bachman. This hardcover edition is otherwise similar to the Penguin/Plume trade paperback released in September, with the new introduction by King. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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The Regulators (as Richard Bachman) Stephen King (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-94190-8, Sep 96, $24.95, 475pp, hc, cover by Mark Ryden) Horror novel, companion to Stephen Kings Desperation from Viking. Bachman is a pen-name for Stephen King. A limited edition (-94224-6) was announced but not seen.
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Thinner (as Richard Bachman) Stephen King (SFBC #13817, Nov 96 [Sep 96], $7.98, 318pp, hc) Reprint (NAL 1984 as by Richard Bachman) horror novel. This hardcover edition is otherwise similar to the Signet mass market paperback edition. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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Just So Stories Rudyard Kipling (Books of Wonder 0-688-13957-4, Sep 96, $22.00, 148pp, hc, cover by Barry Moser) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1902 as Just So Stories for Little Children) childrens fantasy collection with new illustrations by Barry Moser, many in color. There is a new afterword by Peter Glassman. Available from Books of Wonder, 132 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011; 1-800-835-4315.
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Leanna: Possession of a Woman Marie Kiraly (Berkley 0-425-15224-3, Mar 96 [Feb 96], $5.99, 341pp, pb) Voodoo horror novel set in New Orleans. Kiraly is a pen name for Elaine Bergstrom.
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Madeline: After the Fall of Usher Marie Kiraly (Berkley 0-425-15573-0, Dec 96 [Nov 96], $5.99, 407pp, pb) Horror novel. The vengeful spirit of Madeline Usher lives on to haunt Poe for his story. Kiraly is a pen name for Elaine Bergstrom.
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The Big Bigfoot Book ed. Richard Klaw (Mojo Press 1-885418-07-8, Sep 96 [Jul 96], $7.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Mark Nelson) Graphic anthology of bigfoot stories by authors including Neal Barrett, Jr., A.A. Attanasio, Norman Partridge, and William Browning Spencer, with various artists. Order from Mojo Press, PO Box 140005, Austin TX 78714; fax 512-858-7282; [mojo@eden.com].
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The Wild West Show ed. Richard Klaw (Mojo Press 1-885418-04-3, Apr 96, $5.95, 91pp, tp, cover by Tim Truman) Graphic anthology of Western stories, with contributors including Joe R. Lansdale, Neal Barrett, Jr., Lewis Shiner, Norman Partridge, and Scott Cupp. Order from Mojo Press, PO Box 140005, Austin TX 78714; fax 512-858-7282; [mojo@eden.com].
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DragonLance: Land of the Minotaurs Richard A. Knaak (TSR 0-7869-0472-0, Jan 96, $5.99, 314pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing games. Volume four of The Lost Histories. Copyrighted by TSR.
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Dutchman Richard A. Knaak (Warner Aspect 0-446-60151-9, Aug 96 [Jul 96], $5.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) Dark fantasy novels. Refugees from a world-destroying demon god find the ghost ship of the [Flying] Dutchman.
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The Darker Passions: The Picture of Dorian Gray Amarantha Knight (Masquerade 1-56333-342-2, Oct 96 [Nov 96], $6.50, 254pp, tp) Erotic dark fantasy novel loosely based the short novel by Oscar Wilde. Order from Masquerade Books, 801 2nd Ave., New York NY 10017; credit card orders 800-375-2356; add $1.50 postage.
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Seductive Spectres ed. Amarantha Knight (Masquerade/Rhinoceros 1-56333-464-X, Nov 96, $6.95, 315pp, pb) Original anthology of 11 erotic ghost stories, and one reprint novel excerpt, with an introduction by the editor. Authors include Michael A. Arnzen, Nancy Kilpatrick, and John Mason Skipp. Order from Masquerade Books, 801 2nd Ave., New York NY 10017; credit card orders 800-375-2356; add $1.50 postage.
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Sex Macabre ed. Amarantha Knight (Masquerade 1-56333-392-9, Aug 96, $6.95, 261pp, tp) Original anthology of 12 stories (four reprint) of erotic horror, featuring supernatural creatures. Authors include Poppy Z. Brite, Nancy Kilpatrick, Nancy Etchemendy, and Del Stone, Jr.
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Humpty Dumpty: An Oval Damon Knight (Tor 0-312-86223-7, Sep 96 [Aug 96], $22.95, 287pp, hc) Surreal SF novel. A man tries to make sense of the world after the fabric of reality cracks.
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In Search of Wonder Damon Knight (Advent:Publishers 0-911682-31-7, Dec 96, $20.00, 402pp, hc) Reprint (Advent 1956) non-fiction collection of 33 essays on modern science fiction. Revised and expanded from the 1967 second edition. Third edition. Order from Advent:Publishers, PO Box A3228, Chicago IL 60690.
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Kink Kathe Koja (Holt 0-8050-4391-8, Jun 96 [May 96], $23.00, 278pp, hc) Associational erotic, non-supernatural horror novel about obsession, with gothic/hallucinatory overtones.
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Shadowrun #22: Dead Air Jak Koke (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45375-1, Oct 96 [Sep 96], $5.50, 280pp, pb, cover by Doug Anderson) [Shadowrun] Novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA. A first novel.
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The Bad Place Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-12434-7, Jul 96 [Jun 96], $7.50, 417pp, pb, cover by Don Brautigam) Reissue (Putnam 1990) horror novel. 14th printing.
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Darkfall Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10434-6, Mar 96, $6.99, 371pp, pb) Reissue (W.H. Allen 1984 as Darkness Comes) horror novel. 34th printing.
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The Eyes of Darkness Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-15397-5, Jul 96 [Jun 96], $7.50, 369pp, pb) Reprint (Pocket 1981 as by Leigh Nichols) SF thriller. This edition is revised and has a new afterword by Koontz.
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The House of Thunder Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-13295-1, Sep 96 [Oct 96], $7.50, 360pp, pb) Reissue (Pocket 1982 as by Leigh Nichols) associational horror novel. 12th printing.
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Intensity Dean Koontz (Knopf 0-679-42525-X, Jan 96, $25.00, 308pp, hc) Associational thriller about a homicidal adventurer and the girl who is the sole survivor of his latest killing spree. First US edition (Headline 1995).
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Intensity Dean Koontz (Ballantine 0-345-38436-9, Nov 96 [Oct 96], $7.99, 436pp, pb) Reprint (Headline 1995) associational thriller. An international edition with the same information was issued in October.
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Lightning Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-11580-1, Oct 96, $7.50, 355pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1988) SF suspense novel. 20th printing.
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The Mask Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-12758-3, Jun 96 [Aug 96], $7.50, 305pp, pb) Reissue (Jove 1981 as by Owen West) horror novel. 23rd printing.
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Santas Twin Dean Koontz (HarperPrism 0-06-105355-4, Nov 96 [Oct 96], $20.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Phil Parks) [Santas Twin] Christmas short story/picture book about Santas evil twin. Illustrated by Phil Parks.
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The Servants of Twilight Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-12125-9, Apr 96, $7.50, 418pp, pb) Reissue (Dark Harvest 1988) horror novel. 15th printing.
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Three Complete Novels Dean Koontz (Putnam 0-399-14125-1, Apr 96 [May 96], $12.98, 804pp, hc, cover by Don Brautigam) Omnibus of three horror novels, The House of Thunder (Pocket 1982 as by Leigh Nichols), Shadowfires (Avon 1987 as by Leigh Nichols), and Midnight (Putnam 1989). This is an instant remainder edition, the third Putnam omnibus titled Three Complete Novels (in addition to one Wings edition).
- · The House of Thunder [as by Leigh Nichols] · n. New York: Pocket Books, 1982
- · Shadowfires [as by Leigh Nichols] · n. New York: Avon, 1987
- · Midnight · n. New York: Putnam, 1989
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The Vision Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09860-5, Jan 97 [Dec 96], $7.50, 353pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1977) horror novel. 28th printing.
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The Voice of the Night Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-12816-4, May 96 [Aug 96], $7.50, 339pp, pb) Reissue (Doubleday 1980 as by Brian Coffey) horror novel. 12th printing.
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The 1996 Rhysling Anthology ed. David C. Kopaska-Merkel (Science Fiction Poetry Association, May 96 [Jun 96], no price, 82pp, ph, cover by Sheila Kopaska-Merkel) Anthology of 36 poems. Subtitled The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Poetry of 1995, this serves as the ballot for the SFPAs Rhysling Awards. Available from David C. Kopaska-Merkel, Stone Lightning Press, 1300 Kicker Rd., Tuscaloosa AL 35404 (email: dkm.alageol@genie.com).
- 4 · The Rhysling Awards: A Brief Introduction [adapted from Where Can We Go from Here, Toto? by Robert Frazier] · Anon. · in Star*Line v12 #5/6 89
- 5 · From the Rhysling Chair · W. Gregory Stewart · in
- 5 · From the Editor · David C. Kopaska-Merkel · pr
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- 7 · The Backward Alchemist · Sara Backer · pm Xenophilia #8 95
- 8 · The Color Door · Lee Ballentine · pm Phase Language, 1995
- 9 · Future Present: A Lesson in Expectation · Bruce Boston · pm Asimovs Mar 95
- 10 · The Fight of the Eon · Keith Allen Daniels · pm Star*Line v18 #4 95
- 11 · Satan Is a Mathematician · Keith Allen Daniels · pm Once Upon a Midnight, ed. Jame A. Riley, Michael N. Langford & Thomas E. Fuller, Unnameable Press, 1995
- 12 · Bilateral Symmetry · Denise Dumars · pm Space & Time #86 95
- 13 · This Poem Should Win the Rhysling Prize · Timons Esaias · pm Intermix v2 #4 95
- 14 · On the Place of Poetry in Science Fiction · Michael F. Flynn · pm Analog Jan 95
- 15 · Night with a Saladin · John Grey · pm Black Lotus v1 #4 95
- 16 · Whisper · Chad Hensley · pm Dreams & Nightmares #45 95
- 17 · Research Assistant · Deborah P. Kolodji · pm Tales of the Unanticipated #14 95
- 18 · Warping the Fabric of Space · Sandra J. Lindow · pm Tales of the Unanticipated #14 95
- 19 · The Return · Paul Malécot · pm Moongate de Homo Sentiens v2 #8 95
- 20 · Mars · Brendan McMahon · pm Krax #32 95
- 21 · The Village Housewife · Errol Miller · pm Dreams & Nightmares #44 95
- 22 · God of the Machine · Carol D. Page · pm Star*Line v18 #5 95
- 23 · Morgaine Mourns the Loss of Lancelot · Mary A. Turzillo · pm Once Upon a Midnight, ed. Jame A. Riley, Michael N. Langford & Thomas E. Fuller, Unnameable Press, 1995
- 23 · Threshold-Haunting · karen verba · pm Star*Line v18 #1 95
- 24 · The Punishment of Niniane · William John Watkins · pm Asimovs Feb 95
- 25 · The Word · Thomas Wiloch · pp Mr. Templetons Toyshop, Jazz Police Books, 1995
- 26 · The Elf Kings Daughter · Jane Yolen · pm Once Upon a Midnight, ed. Jame A. Riley, Michael N. Langford & Thomas E. Fuller, Unnameable Press, 1995
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- 27 · Nextcycle · Lee Ballentine · pm Phase Language, 1995
- 31 · Utopia · Fred Chappell · pm Once Upon a Midnight, ed. Jame A. Riley, Michael N. Langford & Thomas E. Fuller, Unnameable Press, 1995
- 33 · The Missed Millennium · Keith Allen Daniels · pm Dreams & Nightmares #45 95
- 35 · The Westfarer · James S. Dorr · pm Dark Destiny: Proprietors of Fate, ed. Edward E. Kramer, White Wolf, 1995
- 40 · The White Worm · James S. Dorr · pm Once Upon a Midnight, ed. Jame A. Riley, Michael N. Langford & Thomas E. Fuller, Unnameable Press, 1995
- 42 · Biancas Electron · Charlee Jacob · pm Star*Line v18 #1 95
- 45 · Festivals on the Citadel · Charlee Jacob · pm Goodwitch Stories Final, 1995
- 51 · I Have Three Lips · Adam Kizanis · pm Moongate de Homo Sentiens v2 #10 95
- 53 · The Chrysalis Machine · Steve Littlejohn · pm Chrysalis Machine Sport Publications May 95; abridged by the author.
- 59 · Netties Garden · Elise Matthesen · pm Xanadu 3, ed. Jane Yolen, Tor, 1995
- 62 · The Vampire Cathedral · Wendy Rathbone · pm Prisoners of the Night #9 95
- 68 · Long Path · Suzanne Reinschild · pm Les Femmes de la Nuit, Preternatural Productions, 1995
- 70 · Song of Giselle, the Witch · Uncle River · pm Star*Line v18 #2 95
- 72 · Variants of the Obsolete · Marge Simon · pm Xenophilia #9 94
- 77 · Du Fu · Peggy Wheeler · pm Les Femmes de la Nuit, Preternatural Productions, 1995
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