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This month we have another witch's brew of horror. Kate and her husband prepare to stave off another attack of the cloud clowns. The aliens and humans have begun breeding, down on Picklock Lane. Frankie journeys the Night Road to disaster. We take a walk along the banks of a hellish river. Billy seeks happiness in a monster infested part of town. A wandering warrior woman solves a mystery in Wottlenoss. Jake and his family find themselves inexplicably transported to Mars. And a meeting in a beat bar opens Andy's mind to new dimensions. A night bat flutters around a lamppost. We hear all about Liz Butcher's new novel 'LeRoux Manor'. And reality divides and divides again. Meanwhile, if you'd like to hear your 'umble editor sounding off incoherently about a number of topics about which he might possibly know something (including the origins of this very zine), log onto Justin Young's podcast Monsters, Madness and Magic... And stay tuned for next month's tenth anniversary edition!

This month we begin with a double whammy of sinister poetry from Harris Coverley, followed by another trip down Picklock Lane from EW Farnsworth. The forest is calling in Carlton Herzog's new offering, while in Evan Hay's tale Aleister is trying to to cope with his psychoneuroses. John C Adams reviews a novel by Ruschelle Dillon. Ste Whitehouse introduces us to The Giant Killer Death Robot, and Douglas J Ogurek draws our attention to The Sound Down by the Shore. Elsewhere in this edition, Ouija boards cause trouble. Dragon fruit proves more troublesome. And working the graveyard shift leads to something even more troubling. But most troubling of all are the Granite Statues and Marble Things. Meanwhile, The Florentine Vampire takes a trip to a Florentine supermarket. And a claustrophobe begins to feel like it's all getting on top of him.

In this month's edition we are featuring the disturbingly avantgarde horror art of Mike Knowles, renowned comic book artist of yore, whose work graced the pages of popular UK comics such as Commando, Warlord, The Victor, and Starblazer. A story of sinisterly sorcerous forests is followed by political shenanigans down Picklock Lane. Claire meets the Tick Tock Man. Pain proves to be beauty. Neptune rises. Society collapses. Bold venturers set out. Two warriors seek out the Scorvyrn. And a group of aviators encounter aerial horror out of antiquity. We have news of Liz Butcher's latest novel, Never Never, and Darren Ward's new gorefest, Beyond Fury. And in a final vignette, eighty year old Euphemia proves to be tougher than she looks.

This month we begin with the return of long dead witches. On our latest visit to Picklock Lane we hear that the waters will be rising. Kenny experiences a certain awkwardness when he invites his boss over for dinner. Two brothers come to regret an illicit visit to Grandma's attic. And Chramn earns the title of 'unconquered' as he struggles for survival on the tundra. Jack McCracken gets lost in the mountain mist. Jesus strikes a deal with a down-on-his-luck preacher. Sister borrows Pa's hammer. A new smartphone plunges humanity into a disturbingly familiar state of chaos. The Florentine vampire has a particularly bad one night stand. And Kacew goes looking for mushrooms.

This month we begin with a story of the terrors of the forest. Meanwhile, tentacles are all the rage on Picklock Lane. The authorities attempt to awaken the psi abilities of a small girl. A visitor to an obscure village is plagued by sinister magic. Life after death is a dark burden. A mysterious future proves to be a brutal place. Lord Roxton invents a steam powered race of automata. And a visit to the stables results in unspeakable horror. John C Adams reviews a book of ghost stories. And a group of survivors is pushed to the limit-and beyond.

This month, an ill-treated wife learns that payback is on the cards. Fatty's tentacle gets him into more trouble. Vladimir attempts to track down a dissident. A disembodied head stands witness. And Jamal steps through a door. Meanwhile, Skylar causes chaos. Ted encounters humanity's new masters. Durwin is trapped by a conundrum. A Vampire meets a Hunter. And Fafik the dog grows up.

Welcome to Schlock's first edition of 2021. It's now ten years since your 'umble editor had the bright idea that it was about time he started editing a fantasy/sci-fi/horror webzine (although it took until April before the first issue saw the light), little anticipating the decade that awaited him. More of that in the spring; for the moment we have a story of suburban wolves; shockingly undemocratic goings on Picklock Lane; and a story of bad odours and revenge is followed by another science fantasy detective adventure of Kassi and Sebastian.Nostalgic memories unfold a tale of folk horror; an ageing hippie encounters a vampire; and a gangster steals a mad a scientist's invention with chaotic results. Strange and magical things are going on behind the conventional facade of modern-day Edinburgh. Meanwhile, a Clock Criminal travels into the past. The Florentine Vampire sates all his lusts. And Gruntz eliminates another parasite.

Just when you think it's safe to go back onto the internet, we're celebrating ten years of pure, unmitigated Schlock! Ten years ago it was, in those halcyon days when lockdowns were something you got in zombie apocalypse films, with a full moon rising over the battlements, that your 'umble editor first attached the electrodes to that inert lump of flesh that was this unborn webzine, sending horrific life racing through its carcase. Ten years of pure horror, inexorable fantasy and unadulterated science fiction ensued. In celebration of this sinister anniversary, we are presenting stories from authors old and new. We begin with a tale from James Rhodes, whose short story 'The Bombastic Prince' was the opener for the first edition, and who has contributed numerous stories, serials, novels and at least one epic poem over the last decade. Next comes the indefatigable EW Farnsworth with another instalment in his Picklock Lane saga. That's followed by a new fantasy from Dave Ludford, who has been a frequent contributor for some years. Our next author is the man for whom the word 'prolific' was invented, who kept Schlock going for several years with his visceral output-not for those of a squeamish disposition! Our next contributor, Konstantine Paradias, is the author of Sorry, Wrong Country, Futuresuck, and several other books, has contributed to numerous anthologies, videogames and screenplays, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and nevertheless has found the time to appear on and off in Schlock since 2013. Carlton Herzog is a relative newcomer, but has begun to rival Gary Murphy with his inexhaustible contributions. Robbie Porter has previously penned two spooky stories for Schlock, and now shares an eerie tale with 'shades' of the Master, MR James. Following these stories we feature three new voices: Brian Keith Day, with a tale of oil and terror, is followed by serial killer horror from Tyler Davis, and a story of cryogenics and gene manipulation from Tris Matthews, all of whom appear in Schlock! for the first time. We have another dip into the ocean of publishing news from Mickey Mikkelson, and the whole anniversary issue is rounded off by another strange little vignette from Christopher T Dabrowski. I'd like to finish with a big thank you to everyone else who has made Schlock what it is, including James Talbot, who provided the zine's first unsolicited submission, Gav Roachdown, Paul Mellino, Chris Priest Brumley, (who designed the logo), Todd Nelsen, Obsidian M Tesla, John L Campbell, Cameron Walker, Nathan JDL Rowark, Joseph Rubas, Gregory KH Bryant, RM Duchene, Rob Bliss, Stephen Hernandez, Birke Duncan, Rick McQuiston, Ian Fletcher, Kevin Rees, Zahid Zaman, Paul Lubaczewski, Ste Whitehouse, Mark Slade, Mathias Jansson, Christopher A Lay, Douglas Draa, Steve Laker, Joseph J Patchen, MS Swift, Kieran Judge, David B Harrington, Neal Privett, John C Adams, Colt Leasure, Ellis Hastings, Julie Dollar, Sandro D Fossemò, Sergio Palumbo, Michele Dutcher, Garret Schuelke, Josef Desade, Chris Friend, Chuck Borgia, Michael Lizarraga, Omar ZahZah, Pete Clark, Alana Schwartz, Walter G Esselman, Benjamin Welton, Joseph Farley, Jeremiah Christopher, Kevin L Jones, Ken L Jones, Seamus Esparza, Hollis Whitlock, Matt Hayward, Jason Osmond, ES Wynn, Thaddeus J Applebee, Merita King, Phoebe LaPlume, Zak Dawson, Dawn Napier, Robyn Singer Rose, Samantha Stevens-Clay, Harris Coverley, Louis Kasatkin, Erik Hofstatter, and Vincent Davis. Apologies to all those legions of authors I've no doubt left off the list.It's been great fun. Here's to the next decade!

In this festive edition, we begin with a magical discovery. On Picklock Lane, Sir Hudibras celebrates Christmas with a tentacular spectacular. The Earth Gods find a new use for their disappointing creation. A paranormal investigator comes face to face with an inexplicable ghost. An AWOL soldier receives a strange welcome in an out-of-the-way town. And Daniel's father has a little bit too much of that good ol' Christmas spirit. Meanwhile, Johnny wages war on all magical beings. A foster child receives a tempting offer from the thing he meets in the attic. Megan receives a letter from her husband's abductor. The Florentine Vampire encounters a Hunter. And Mr Satan gets his comeuppance.