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DreamForge, a magazine of science and fantasy fiction, focusing on speculative stories, demonstrating enduring and indomitable parts of the human spirit.
The conclusion of the Muzik Man, an novelette by Wulf Moon. After a heretical musical android is sentenced to destruction, can his greatest failure revolutionize the society he was sent to save? go.dfstory.com/muzik-man-2
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The conclusion of the Muzik Man, an novelette by Wulf Moon. After a heretical musical android is sentenced to destruction, can his greatest failure revolutionize the society he was sent to save? go.dfstory.com/muzik-man-2
12/7/25 DreamCaster writers group, 1:00 pm ET. We welcome back Award-Winning writer and writing coach Bruce McAllister to discuss “The shape of the story.” DreamCasters is our Patreon support group, but you can join this session free by completing the form at dreamforgemagazine.com/dreamcasters...
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
12/7/25 DreamCaster writers group, 1:00 pm ET. We welcome back Award-Winning writer and writing coach Bruce McAllister to discuss “The shape of the story.” DreamCasters is our Patreon support group, but you can join this session free by completing the form at dreamforgemagazine.com/dreamcasters...
Finding myself near the cutting edge of treatment for advanced macular degeneration was not on my bucket list, but here we are.https://dreamforgemagazine.com/story/hope-notes-fighting-blindness-from-amd-a-personal-story
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Finding myself near the cutting edge of treatment for advanced macular degeneration was not on my bucket list, but here we are.https://dreamforgemagazine.com/story/hope-notes-fighting-blindness-from-amd-a-personal-story
Today's Word: Aetherial
Of or relating to the upper air, the heavens, or something too perfect for this world. From Greek aither (pure, upper air). Hmmm....sounds ethereal to me.
Of or relating to the upper air, the heavens, or something too perfect for this world. From Greek aither (pure, upper air). Hmmm....sounds ethereal to me.
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today's Word: Aetherial
Of or relating to the upper air, the heavens, or something too perfect for this world. From Greek aither (pure, upper air). Hmmm....sounds ethereal to me.
Of or relating to the upper air, the heavens, or something too perfect for this world. From Greek aither (pure, upper air). Hmmm....sounds ethereal to me.
As unstoppable "inorganics" advance to demolish Mars' last garden, a grieving father tries to gain his daughter's attention and impress her with the need to carry both hope and heritage forward, one precious cutting at a time
go.dfstory.com/garden-dome
go.dfstory.com/garden-dome
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
As unstoppable "inorganics" advance to demolish Mars' last garden, a grieving father tries to gain his daughter's attention and impress her with the need to carry both hope and heritage forward, one precious cutting at a time
go.dfstory.com/garden-dome
go.dfstory.com/garden-dome
Today we put a $50 loan toward Elvie’s farming project in the Philippines through Kiva. She supports her family and now needs fertilizer and pesticides to boost her next harvest. A small loan helps her keep her business thriving and her community supported. www.kiva.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today we put a $50 loan toward Elvie’s farming project in the Philippines through Kiva. She supports her family and now needs fertilizer and pesticides to boost her next harvest. A small loan helps her keep her business thriving and her community supported. www.kiva.org
A homecoming that cannot be. An unlikely friendship. A dog who guards a secret. Can shy Sylvia learn the language of luck? dreamforgemagazine.com/story/dog-he...
December 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A homecoming that cannot be. An unlikely friendship. A dog who guards a secret. Can shy Sylvia learn the language of luck? dreamforgemagazine.com/story/dog-he...
Today's Word: Concinnity
The harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts; creating seamless, beautiful unity.
From Latin concinnitas (skillful joining). A rare skill applicable to creative tasks, like putting together a new issue of DreamForge.
The harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts; creating seamless, beautiful unity.
From Latin concinnitas (skillful joining). A rare skill applicable to creative tasks, like putting together a new issue of DreamForge.
December 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today's Word: Concinnity
The harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts; creating seamless, beautiful unity.
From Latin concinnitas (skillful joining). A rare skill applicable to creative tasks, like putting together a new issue of DreamForge.
The harmonious arrangement or fitting together of different parts; creating seamless, beautiful unity.
From Latin concinnitas (skillful joining). A rare skill applicable to creative tasks, like putting together a new issue of DreamForge.
In DreamForge Anvil Issue 22, we look for connections via music, gifts, and a cup of tea.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In DreamForge Anvil Issue 22, we look for connections via music, gifts, and a cup of tea.
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An unusual tale of non-transactional connections and the ripples they make in the world. The Beekeeper's Gift, by Hugh McCormack.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
An unusual tale of non-transactional connections and the ripples they make in the world. The Beekeeper's Gift, by Hugh McCormack.
dreamforgemagazine.com/story/the-be...
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Today's word: Mundivagant.
A wanderer who roams aimlessly across the globe, drawn by curiosity rather than destination. From Latin "mundus" (world) + "vagari" (to wander).
Uncommon. Archaic, and with no famous examples that I could find. Is the title of a song by The Kid KILLUA from 2023.
A wanderer who roams aimlessly across the globe, drawn by curiosity rather than destination. From Latin "mundus" (world) + "vagari" (to wander).
Uncommon. Archaic, and with no famous examples that I could find. Is the title of a song by The Kid KILLUA from 2023.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today's word: Mundivagant.
A wanderer who roams aimlessly across the globe, drawn by curiosity rather than destination. From Latin "mundus" (world) + "vagari" (to wander).
Uncommon. Archaic, and with no famous examples that I could find. Is the title of a song by The Kid KILLUA from 2023.
A wanderer who roams aimlessly across the globe, drawn by curiosity rather than destination. From Latin "mundus" (world) + "vagari" (to wander).
Uncommon. Archaic, and with no famous examples that I could find. Is the title of a song by The Kid KILLUA from 2023.
After a woman opens her third eye to fight the demon horde sent to break her, she discovers that inviting her tormentors to tea might at least infuriate Lucifer beyond recovery
go.dfstory.com/darjeeling
go.dfstory.com/darjeeling
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
After a woman opens her third eye to fight the demon horde sent to break her, she discovers that inviting her tormentors to tea might at least infuriate Lucifer beyond recovery
go.dfstory.com/darjeeling
go.dfstory.com/darjeeling
Issue 22 has been released! Great stories of "communication" by David Hankins, Robert E. Harpold, Jane Lindskold, Hugh McCormack, and Wulf Moon - as well as an essay by Scot Noel. Read Free online or buy an Epub at Amazon: go.dfstory.com/Anvil22
December 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Issue 22 has been released! Great stories of "communication" by David Hankins, Robert E. Harpold, Jane Lindskold, Hugh McCormack, and Wulf Moon - as well as an essay by Scot Noel. Read Free online or buy an Epub at Amazon: go.dfstory.com/Anvil22
In this article, Wulf Moon shows us how a well-crafted title can evoke emotions, prompt questions, and entice readers into the author's world. dreamforgemagazine.com/story/title-...
Title Is Your First Hook: A Rose by Any Other Name Is NOT Just as Sweet - Dreamforge Magazine
In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet opines to Romeo: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell […]
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November 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In this article, Wulf Moon shows us how a well-crafted title can evoke emotions, prompt questions, and entice readers into the author's world. dreamforgemagazine.com/story/title-...
Today's Word: Bibliosmia
The pleasurable scent of a old book. Derived from the Greek biblio (book) and osme (scent or smell). When will Kindle figure out how to duplicate that vanilla-almond scent of aging paper that every book lover knows. Or maybe they shouldn't try.
The pleasurable scent of a old book. Derived from the Greek biblio (book) and osme (scent or smell). When will Kindle figure out how to duplicate that vanilla-almond scent of aging paper that every book lover knows. Or maybe they shouldn't try.
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today's Word: Bibliosmia
The pleasurable scent of a old book. Derived from the Greek biblio (book) and osme (scent or smell). When will Kindle figure out how to duplicate that vanilla-almond scent of aging paper that every book lover knows. Or maybe they shouldn't try.
The pleasurable scent of a old book. Derived from the Greek biblio (book) and osme (scent or smell). When will Kindle figure out how to duplicate that vanilla-almond scent of aging paper that every book lover knows. Or maybe they shouldn't try.
Epiphanies are those lightning-strike moments when your character finally gets it—learn how to craft character insights that feel both inevitable and surprising, turning mere plot points into unforgettable moments of genius.
go.dfstory.com/ss-eureka
go.dfstory.com/ss-eureka
November 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Epiphanies are those lightning-strike moments when your character finally gets it—learn how to craft character insights that feel both inevitable and surprising, turning mere plot points into unforgettable moments of genius.
go.dfstory.com/ss-eureka
go.dfstory.com/ss-eureka
An apprentice minstrel has survived three years of disasters following his master across plague-torn Europe— but in Naples, he discovers the catastrophes had a purpose and his master has a plan.
go.dfstory.com/finding-a-voice
go.dfstory.com/finding-a-voice
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
An apprentice minstrel has survived three years of disasters following his master across plague-torn Europe— but in Naples, he discovers the catastrophes had a purpose and his master has a plan.
go.dfstory.com/finding-a-voice
go.dfstory.com/finding-a-voice
Today is Thanksgiving in the US. Instead of focusing on out troubles and worries, we can practice the art of thankfulness.
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today is Thanksgiving in the US. Instead of focusing on out troubles and worries, we can practice the art of thankfulness.
A soldier who couldn't pull the trigger in an alien jungle becomes a sought-after musician—haunted by a melody only he can hear and playing an instrument no human should possess.
go.dfstory.com/play-it-again
go.dfstory.com/play-it-again
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A soldier who couldn't pull the trigger in an alien jungle becomes a sought-after musician—haunted by a melody only he can hear and playing an instrument no human should possess.
go.dfstory.com/play-it-again
go.dfstory.com/play-it-again
We love to promote the success of our DreamCaster supporters. Today, we congratulate David Hankins for getting the cover story on Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond Issue #14 with “The Abrabanel Rescue.” www.amazon.com/Eric-Flints-...
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We love to promote the success of our DreamCaster supporters. Today, we congratulate David Hankins for getting the cover story on Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond Issue #14 with “The Abrabanel Rescue.” www.amazon.com/Eric-Flints-...
Vellichor
The wistful aura of used bookstores, with their musty smell and promise of forgotten stories waiting on shelves. From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. It combines the Latin "velli" (of paper) and "ichor" (the ethereal fluid of the gods). A poetic describing half my book shelves.
The wistful aura of used bookstores, with their musty smell and promise of forgotten stories waiting on shelves. From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. It combines the Latin "velli" (of paper) and "ichor" (the ethereal fluid of the gods). A poetic describing half my book shelves.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Vellichor
The wistful aura of used bookstores, with their musty smell and promise of forgotten stories waiting on shelves. From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. It combines the Latin "velli" (of paper) and "ichor" (the ethereal fluid of the gods). A poetic describing half my book shelves.
The wistful aura of used bookstores, with their musty smell and promise of forgotten stories waiting on shelves. From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. It combines the Latin "velli" (of paper) and "ichor" (the ethereal fluid of the gods). A poetic describing half my book shelves.
A photographer follows a remote tribe's unusual life cycle, until the day his own camera stops working and the evening songs begin to make sense.
go.dfstory.com/easy-song
go.dfstory.com/easy-song
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A photographer follows a remote tribe's unusual life cycle, until the day his own camera stops working and the evening songs begin to make sense.
go.dfstory.com/easy-song
go.dfstory.com/easy-song
While acclaim and success may be illusions, there are grounding realities which give opportunities to love, laugh, and enjoy the aroma of a new field of art. dreamforgemagazine.com/story/cities...
Cities of Grand Illusion - Dreamforge Magazine
In the days leading up to the exhibition, her name vibrates through the neighborhood like seismic waves. Televisions blare through the torn screens of open windows, […]
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November 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
While acclaim and success may be illusions, there are grounding realities which give opportunities to love, laugh, and enjoy the aroma of a new field of art. dreamforgemagazine.com/story/cities...
Today's Word is: Gorgonize:
To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone. Derived from the Greek Gorgons (like Medusa), whose gaze turned people to stone. Useful for modern times: News and Internet algorithms are designed to gorgonize, not apprise. To stupefy, not edify.
To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone. Derived from the Greek Gorgons (like Medusa), whose gaze turned people to stone. Useful for modern times: News and Internet algorithms are designed to gorgonize, not apprise. To stupefy, not edify.
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today's Word is: Gorgonize:
To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone. Derived from the Greek Gorgons (like Medusa), whose gaze turned people to stone. Useful for modern times: News and Internet algorithms are designed to gorgonize, not apprise. To stupefy, not edify.
To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone. Derived from the Greek Gorgons (like Medusa), whose gaze turned people to stone. Useful for modern times: News and Internet algorithms are designed to gorgonize, not apprise. To stupefy, not edify.
The Foresight Institute champions Existential Hope, and is betting on a brighter future, the Foresight Institute actively works to combat the "doom-loop." Read on to discover how they're mapping out credible paths to a better tomorrow.
go.dfstory.com/existential-hope
go.dfstory.com/existential-hope
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Foresight Institute champions Existential Hope, and is betting on a brighter future, the Foresight Institute actively works to combat the "doom-loop." Read on to discover how they're mapping out credible paths to a better tomorrow.
go.dfstory.com/existential-hope
go.dfstory.com/existential-hope