The Styg, Melbourne (2025)

01/01/2025

At the Stygian Lepus Magazine, we are passionate about sharing the unique voices and stories of our contributors. As a boutique publisher, we are a small team working hard to bring these projects to life.

We are proud to provide a complimentary digital copy of the published magazine to all our contributors. Additionally, as of Edition 22, we now offer a small token payment of $5 USD for each accepted submission.

As a growing press, we rely heavily on sales to fund our operations and improve what we can offer contributors in the future.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Your creativity and collaboration mean everything to us, and we look forward to building something meaningful together.

31/12/2024

CALL OPEN FOR EDITION 22
Open from the 1st - 25th

Looking for:
dark short fiction
dark serial fiction
dark poetry
original artwork
creative non-fiction
articles
essays
reviews

Published in ezine & print.

See website for submission requirements: https://stygianlepus.com

31/12/2024

Edition #20 ONLINE & IN COLOUR PAPERBACK
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Sacrificium - Part Four by Andrea Modenos Ash
Cassandra by Ken Cathers
Skin by Ken Cathers
Final Hour by Gemini Cross
Wrong Turn by Gemini Cross
Roots of Deception by Perri Dodgson
Never Mind the Malex by Stephen McQuiggan
Wunderkammer by Don Money
Following the Baron by Ruth Morgan
Deliverance - Part Two by Elliot Pearson
Troglodyte 2 by Elliot Pearson
Eating the Elephant: Under the Critic's Eye by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
Tempest in a Teacup by Sierra Silver
This Little Piggy by Sierra Silver
Come Back Home by Bryce Thayne
Cavage's Four Minutes of Totality by Robb White

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28/12/2024

SACRIFICIUM by ANDREA MODENOS ASH

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A fragile mind, a whispering darkness, and a pact older than time—and a world where no one is safe from the gods’ relentless grip.

As a mother struggles to reclaim a sense of normalcy, eerie visions and chilling encounters in the city’s shadows pull her into a world where ancient rites and forbidden forces press against reality.

Drawn into a web of cryptic strangers and sinister events, her life teeters between sanity and an abyss, where every step forward demands a new kind of sacrifice. In a place where the familiar turns terrifying, she must confront a harrowing truth: once darkness beckons, escape may come at the ultimate price.

08/12/2024

Edition #19 NOW AVAILABLE IN COLOUR PAPERBACK
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A Self-Made Mother by Tim Law
Becoming Plastic by J.B. Corso
Come Find Me, Mummy by Rosetta Yorke
Deliverance - Part One by Elliot Pearson
Eating the Elephant: Navigating the Wild World of Publishing by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
Elevated Tensions by Gemini Cross
Growing, Always Growing by Elliot Pearson
Of Monsters and Men by Jeremy Stelzner
Rack and Ruin by Jim Mountfield
Sacrificium - Part Three by Andrea Modenos Ash
Son of Man by Julian Drury
The Black Heart Tree by Elliot Pearson
The Movers - Part Two by Zack Zagranis
The Scenic Route by Jodi Jensen
Windows of the Soul by Sierra Silver
Youthful Glow by Sierra Silver

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01/12/2024

Edition #19 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
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A Self-Made Mother by Tim Law
Becoming Plastic by J.B. Corso
Come Find Me, Mummy by Rosetta Yorke
Deliverance - Part One by Elliot Pearson
Eating the Elephant: Navigating the Wild World of Publishing by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
Elevated Tensions by Gemini Cross
Growing, Always Growing by Elliot Pearson
Of Monsters and Men by Jeremy Stelzner
Rack and Ruin by Jim Mountfield
Sacrificium - Part Three by Andrea Modenos Ash
Son of Man by Julian Drury
The Black Heart Tree by Elliot Pearson
The Movers - Part Two by Zack Zagranis
The Scenic Route by Jodi Jensen
Windows of the Soul by Sierra Silver
Youthful Glow by Sierra Silver

01/12/2024

THE MOVERS by ZACK ZAGRANIS

Available in Digital and Print.

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Jeremy Collins wakes up to a world that feels wrong—and discovers a terrifying truth lurking just beyond sight.

His ordinary life spirals into chaos as he struggles to explain the bizarre shifts happening around him.

Every familiar scene turns unsettling, pushing him to question reality itself.

Desperate for answers, Jeremy is drawn into a dark, twisted journey, uncovering layers of terror he never imagined.

Fans of psychological horror will be captivated by this chilling story, where the line between perception and madness blurs, and the truth may be more than he—or you—can handle.

29/11/2024

Edition #18 NOW AVAILABLE IN COLOUR PAPERBACK
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A Home to Go To by Fabrice B. Poussin
Accident by Joan McNerney
Church on a Thursday Afternoon by Jessica Gleason
Eating the Elephant: Agents, Our Magical Friends by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
Falling by Joan McNerney
Fear by Joan McNerney
Jackson's Signature Soup by J.B. Corso
Jimtown Road by Dennis McFadden
Late at Night by Max Bindi
Pursued by Joan McNerney
Sacrificium - Part Two by Andrea Modenos Ash
The Movers - Part One by Zack Zagranis
They Land by Sierra Silver
Truly Dead by Linda Sparks
Unearthed Love by Gabrielle Sawdo
Use by Ken Poyner

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28/11/2024

You have been warned.😈

09/11/2024

Edition #18 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
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A Home to Go To by Fabrice B. Poussin
Accident by Joan McNerney
Church on a Thursday Afternoon by Jessica Gleason
Eating the Elephant: Agents, Our Magical Friends by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
Falling by Joan McNerney
Fear by Joan McNerney
Jackson's Signature Soup by J.B. Corso
Jimtown Road by Dennis McFadden
Late at Night by Max Bindi
Pursued by Joan McNerney
Sacrificium - Part Two of Four by Andrea Modenos Ash
The Movers - Part One of Two by Zack Zagranis
They Land by Sierra Silver
Truly Dead by Linda Sparks
Unearthed Love by Gabrielle Sawdo
Use by Ken Poyner

08/11/2024

THE WATCHER, OR CITY OF ANGELS by TYLER WHETSTONE

Available in Digital and Print.

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What would you do if you discovered that the person quietly watching the world from a park bench held the key to the unseen stories of an entire city?

Reggie, a cultural anthropology student, has always been curious about the world and the people in it. Her fascination with human stories is rooted in her childhood walks at the Sepulveda Basin, where she encountered the mysterious Jack Trowell. Jack is a quiet observer, spending his days watching the city of Los Angeles and reflecting on its complexities. Over the years, Reggie and Jack develop a bond, connecting through their shared love of people-watching and storytelling.

As Reggie grows older, her academic life intertwines with personal curiosity, and she revisits the familiar park bench where she first met Jack. But there’s more to Jack than meets the eye. Through their conversations, Reggie begins to uncover unsettling truths about the role of the watcher, and the hidden stories of the city of angels that go unnoticed. In a world where messengers throw their stories into the void, who is left to listen, and what happens when no one is watching?

A contemplative and engaging tale, The Watcher, or City of Angels explores the boundaries between observer and participant, and how the stories we watch shape our lives in unexpected ways.

29/10/2024

OBLITERATION by JODI JENSEN

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When the skies rain fire and the world turns to chaos, a mother’s desperate race to save her child reveals an even darker enemy lurking in the ashes.

In the midst of a peaceful reunion, Abby's world is violently upended when an apocalyptic event strikes, leaving Earth under siege by mysterious attackers.

As fiery rocks rain down from the skies, Abby races to protect her son, Eric, from the chaos unfolding around them. Her husband, Lance, a soldier, is called to action, leaving Abby to navigate a burning city and a decimated landscape on her own. Together, they flee toward a safe haven, only to discover the devastation reaches far beyond their home.

The attackers aren't just launching meteors—they’ve unleashed something far more sinister.

As Abby and Lance fight to survive in a world where mind control threatens even the military, they must outwit an unseen enemy and find a way to keep their family safe.

In this relentless, high-stakes battle for survival, Abby's maternal instincts and Lance's military training are put to the ultimate test, forcing them to confront not just the horrors outside but the strength within themselves.

28/10/2024

Edition #17 NOW AVAILABLE IN COLOUR PAPERBACK
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A Guided Tour of Bravania: A Review by Seaton Kay-Smith
Cafe Angler by Corinne Pollard
Dani Considers a Vacation by J.B. Corso
Death Has the Face of Joy by Martina Rimbaldo
Don't Look Before You Leap by Viktor Caeneus
Eating the Elephant: Deja-Marketing by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
First Time by Jacek Wilkos
Hell Raise by Holly Scott
Horror Holidays by Perri Dodgson
Narcissus in Exile by Kimberly Rei
Not the Dress! by Page Bard
Pass the Toes by J.B. Corso
Sacrificium - Part One by Andrea Modenos Ash
The Watcher, or City of Angels - Part Two by Tyler Whetstone
Thoughts of You Make Me Smile as I Dance by Tim Law
Window Seats by Richard Shifman

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26/10/2024

YOURS TRULY, SPRING-HEELED JACK by GLYNN OWEN BARRASS

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When an ambitious chemist ventures into a forbidden dimension, he must confront unimaginable horrors that threaten to unravel his mind and humanity.

In a world where science and the supernatural collide, an aristocratic chemist named Lord Ainsley is drawn into the mysterious Kraken Club. Bored with his life of privilege and status, he seeks thrills in the unexplored realms of the occult.

His initial curiosity leads him to a séance, where he witnesses unsettling phenomena that blur the line between reality and the unknown. When he is invited deeper into the inner circle of the club, Ainsley is exposed to dangerous secrets, including a device that allows access to an alien dimension.

What begins as a thrilling exploration soon turns nightmarish as Ainsley encounters strange entities and unearthly horrors. His desire for discovery entangles him in a terrifying ordeal that blurs his identity and reality, ultimately forcing him to face the true cost of his ambition.

This atmospheric tale combines the eerie elements of Victorian horror with an ever-escalating sense of dread, challenging the boundaries of science, faith, and madness.

22/10/2024

WALKER by GLYNN OWEN BARRASS

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In a chilling investigation of an abandoned farmhouse, two ghost hunters uncover far more than spirits—what they find threatens to unravel the very fabric of reality.

A seasoned investigator of the paranormal, Shannon has always been fascinated by the strange and unexplainable. After sharing childhood experiences with a fellow ghost enthusiast named Rainey, the two form a plan to explore real hauntings, dismissing the usual staged ghost hunts. Their research leads them to an abandoned farmhouse shrouded in mystery, a place littered with eerie remnants of its past and strange occurrences.

What begins as a shared curiosity quickly spirals into something far darker than either of them anticipated. As they delve deeper into the supernatural realm, they confront horrifying entities and unsettling truths about their own existence. Tensions rise when their investigation uncovers more than just hauntings—an encounter with a being from another dimension leads to devastating consequences.

The line between reality and the supernatural blurs as Shannon faces the ultimate test of survival in a haunted world where every decision can cost more than her life.

19/10/2024

RETURN OF THE DRUMMER by JODI JENSEN

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In a world on the brink of annihilation, a young drummer with a secret weapon must lead humanity’s final stand against an unstoppable alien force.

In a war-ravaged world where technology has failed and hope dwindles, Renzo Marbach is thrust into a battle that will determine the fate of humanity. After losing his parents and watching his city fall to alien invaders, Renzo and his mentor, Hurley, develop a daring plan to use drummers to communicate on the battlefield in a way that the enemy cannot decipher. With drummers like Ren at the heart of the resistance, they rally the remaining forces in a desperate attempt to turn the tide against the ruthless Qwed invaders.

Ren’s journey into the chaos of war reveals not just the horrors of battle but the unexpected strength within him. Alongside a group of young drummers, each with their own tragic past, Ren must navigate perilous missions, form unlikely bonds, and confront the sacrifices required for survival. As the Qwed forces close in and humanity’s last hope fades, Ren faces an impossible choice—one that could either save the few survivors left or lead to ultimate destruction.

19/10/2024

Edition #17 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
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https://stygianlepus.com

A Guided Tour of Bravania: A Review by Seaton Kay-Smith
Cafe Angler by Corinne Pollard
Dani Considers a Vacation by J.B. Corso
Death Has the Face of Joy by Martina Rimbaldo
Don't Look Before You Leap by Viktor Caeneus
Eating the Elephant: Deja-Marketing by Kimberly Rei & Dean Shawker
First Time by Jacek Wilkos
Hell Raise by Holly Scott
Horror Holidays by Perri Dodgson
Narcissus in Exile by Kimberly Rei
Not the Dress! by Page Bard
Pass the Toes by J.B. Corso
Sacrificium - Part One by Andrea Modenos Ash
The Watcher, or City of Angels - Part Two by Tyler Whetstone
Thoughts of You Make Me Smile as I Dance by Tim Law
Window Seats by Richard Shifman

15/10/2024

THE 9th CIRCLE by FREDERICK PANGBOURNE

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When a hidden basement reveals not only bodies but a freezer that opens to the 9th Circle of Hell, a simple discovery turns into a fight against ancient evils that defy explanation.

In this chilling tale, Chase Pimental makes a startling discovery in his old colonial home—a hidden basement, long forgotten, containing barrels of decaying bodies and a mysterious freezer that defies reality.

Joined by his wife, Gina, and their friend, Seth, Chase delves deeper into the dark secrets beneath the house, only to find that what lies below is far worse than they ever imagined.

As they uncover clues linking the basement to occult rituals and unspeakable horrors, their investigation spirals into a terrifying battle for survival.

Ancient evils awaken, and the boundaries between life, death, and damnation blur in ways they never thought possible. With spine-tingling suspense and supernatural terror, this story plunges readers into a nightmare where escape may not be an option.

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