Mountains take many forms, from physical to metaphorical. Sooner or later and more often than not, we all come upon some kind of mountain. Maybe you’re an aviator facing an unusual test. Can you see the portal and do you know where it leads? Maybe you’re a hiker facing a monstrous decision. Maybe danger erupts during your mining expedition. Did someone say treasure? Are we all just walking each other home? Do you hear singing? Could healing come from facing your biggest fear? What is “The Pocket Lips” and how do you stop it? The answers to these questions and much more await you within these pages including an incredible, brand-new story by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry.

Travel with us to the other side of the mountain. We promise you'll return safe...ish.

Marquee Author

Jonathan Maberry

“Meditations of a Drunk Skip Tracer on Boundary Street” © 2025

Contributing Authors

Jeff Schmoyer, “Don’t Take Me to Kansas” © 2025

Derek Lowstuter, “A Gift for Words” © 2025

Johnny Worthen, “The Bottom Treasure” © 2025

Charles F. Sheehan, “A Step Away” © 2025

Steven J. Anderson, “Lavinia Has Gone Away” © 2025

John Christenson, “Mesa” © 2025

Laura Beard Hayden, “Return to Trinity Mountain” © 2025

Michael Shepherd, “The Pocket Lips” © 2025

Kaelyn Daughetee, “Seas the Night” © 2025

Mandy Houk, “Snowfall and Wildflowers” © 2025

DJ Davis, “Slide Rock” © 2025

Calvin Giroulx, “Maiden of the Snow” © 2025

Robert T. Spiller, “The Everest” © 2025

Ronnie Lee Graham “Cabrakan’s Diamonds” © 2025

Editors

Kim Olgren

Deborah Brewer

Sam Knight

Eric Stallsworth