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 Dube AN IMP IN SPY'S CLOTHING, by Robert Jeschonek LET'S SETTLE THIS, by Jack Ritchie