Assemble Artifacts Short Story Magazine: Summer 2022 (Issue #2)

Assemble ArtifactsA short story magazine that assembles a thrilling new mix of stories from genres including horror, science-fiction, comedy, and suspense. Buried at the heart of every story in the magazine is a unique artifact, an object that has inspired our storytellers to create a big idea, an irresistible question, a new immersive world, or a sense of wonder. Unearth your next great read with Assemble Artifacts."e;The Family Proof"e; by Arianna ReicheHuman-like androids on a mission to assimilate into suburbia as a nuclear family are placed in a high stakes game of murder and deception when their anonymous creator vanishes."e;First Ship"e; by Eric LewisAn astronaut sure of her destiny to be the first person to reach a new star system realizes she's about to be beaten to the history books and takes desperate measures to get there first."e;Love, Happiness, and All the Things You May Not Be Destined For"e; by Lindz McLeodA young woman meets with older and younger versions of herself in which they guide her, with astronomical ramifications, towards an unfamiliar path."e;Prism"e; by Nick ShafirA newly discovered phenomenon causes ghosts to be seen all over the world. As the events grow more frequent and precarious, a woman with the special ability to speak to the apparitions must find out what's causing these events before it's too late."e;End of the Earth"e; by Brianna R. WhitrockTired of putting her faith in science and logic, Nic goes on a fantastical odyssey to the ends of the Earth to reunite with the adventurous love of her life."e;Mephisto & Me"e; by Lyle StilesAfter a police officer murders his father, a high school junior deals with trauma and resentment-and the sudden appearance of Mephisto, a mouthy demon-possessed robot who promises a skewed version of justice ... World-ending Armageddon.