This issue of Black Cat Mystery Magazine features a fresh array of gripping short crime and mystery stories. From heart-pounding tales of suspense to more subtle explorations of crime, each story showcases unique voices in the genre. Included are:

ARMADILLO BY MORNING, by Stacy Woodson

AFTER THEIR CONVICTIONS, SIX MURDERERS REFLECT ON HOW KILLING MR. BODDY CHANGED THEIR LIVES, by Tara Laskowski and Art Taylor

PROMISES TO KEEP, by Gert-Jan Van Den Bemd

A COLD DAY IN HELENA, by John M. Floyd

HUMAN WASTE, by Davin Ireland

HIVA-OA, by J.W. Wood

MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY, by R.T. Lawton

LUXURY GOODS, by R.M. Lowery

THE CHILD, by Elizabeth Elwood

GETTING BACK INTO HEAVEN, by Marcelle Dubé

AN IMP IN SPY’S CLOTHING, by Robert Jeschonek

LET'S SETTLE THIS, by Jack Ritchie