Author Archives: Terrain Vague
Karl’s First Day
On the morning of his transformation, the first thing Karl Korvid realized was just how difficult it was to walk like a man. Every third or fourth halting step, one-foot-in-front-of-the-other, one-foot-in-front-of-the-other, gave way to a stumbling, spastic hop, followed by … Continue reading
Quodlibet (Part 1)
The cops came looking for me the morning after the big storm. They found me standing on a stack of overturned milk crates, a leaf in one hand, bottle of super glue in the other, surveying the damage to my … Continue reading
Shooting Straight with Nicole Panter
Originally published in 1994 Nicole Panter’s short fiction showcases her sharp-edged talent at its peak. She cuts right through to the heart of human pain with a true writer’s skill, in lean, honest stories that don’t flinch from the unadulterated … Continue reading