




The Bat Keeper
A University of New Hampshire experiment takes a creepy turn in this story from John Mara






Introvert Incubation
A thoughtful essay from new M/U contributor Shane Combs on his struggles with introversion...as well as his ultimate appreciation of its gifts.



Lending a Hand
A tale from Diane Kane about gators, neighbors, and mysteries at the pout pond.




Born in the USA (To Russia With Love)
Bruce Springsteen choruses lead us down the streets of Philadelphia in this mind path from Jared Radke


I Want to Become a God Again
A god in decline examines his past and despairingly dreams of the future.