Our theme in Issue 12 revolves around sanctuaries and asylums. From intimate tales of personal struggle to broader narratives of societal oppression, these tales explore the complex tapestry of human resilience, capturing the spirit of hope and survival in the face of adversity.

DreamForge Co-Publisher and Designer, Jane Noel, takes her turn at writing an article about the past and future of DreamForge Magazine.

In this article, Wulf Moon shows us how tension keeps readers engaged and invested in your story. Tension creates a sense of anticipation that makes readers want to know what happens next. But you must make it even harder for your characters! Ramp it up. Escalating tension helps shape the narrative, define the characters, and ultimately ensure the story is compelling and satisfying to readers.

Whether you're a reader, writer, or illustrator, you'll enjoy L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39. It's loaded with great stories, each with a full color illustration.

We live in a world where many are driven from their homes, alienated from their communities, and even cast out from their own families. Our humanity lies in principle of showing kindness, compassion, and mercy to those who are marginalized or outcast. That is the way.

When an oxycodone habit proves stronger than a witch’s will, a delicate and intricate form of magic is called upon, one with strong threads and whose strands can last a lifetime— the mojo of acceptance and the patterns of faith.

In Shady Forest trailer park, they try to postpone eviction one rent payment at a time, planting their feet firmly in the gritty soil of resistance. Of course, the heroes of Shady Forest have an unusual ally on their side.

Count It An Anchor" delves into the struggle of a magic wielder grappling with mental illness, doubting their value to the world and their partner, and challenging the misconception that seeking help might eclipse their unique enchantment—their magic.

While "The Rainmakers" is technically a post-apocalyptic story, it's all about characters fighting for positive change and radical kindness. A tale that sits on the intersection of Climate Fiction and Hope Punk.

Struggling against language barriers, economic hardship, and unjust laws, two characters, despite their initial conflict, help each other in maintaining their humanity and furthering their hopes. This story is a triumph, a testament to the indomitable spirit of kindness.

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