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Editorial Discipline And Creation
An article by Fraser Ronald
Some not-so-deep thoughts about writer's block, motivation and just plain getting stuff done.

Fiction Kicking Against the Pricks
A short story by Steven L. Shrewsbury
Change the clothing, change the accent, do you think you change the man? What are clothes and accents when there is a crusade to follow?

Fiction Black Fur: Chapter 3
A short story by Jeanry Chandler
He hoped he had escaped, but something deep inside told him different. He could offer no proof other than his word, but he knew they would never believe his story. A continuation of the stories presented in issue 12 and issue 15.

Fiction The Gilded Flame
A short story by A.J. Thompson
Eternal youth offered him little appeal. There was a god on whom he needed revenge and he only hoped he lived long enough to teach an immortal a lesson.

Fiction Idols
A short story by Christian R. Bonawandt
Stendhal accepts a contract to take out the man who wrote the book on being a hitman---literally. To add to that, he doesn't trust his temporary 'allies' and he isn't even sure the target can be killed. Have a nice day.

Serial Fiction The Burr Conspiracy
Serial fiction by CJ Burch
The seventh chapter of this alternate history tale. A late night meeting sets the stage for further intrigue as the Saracen and the Vice-President's tie their hopes to an assassination, all the while oblivious to Cezanne, close upon their heels.

Review 28 Days Later
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
I had a look at the apocalyptic, zombie horror movie from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. I'm not a big zombie movie fan, but if you want an outsider's opinion, check it out.

Review Underworld
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
The question is, did I like the movie any more than the book? The answer? I'm actually going to make at least look at the review to find out.

Review The Core
A movie review by Fraser Ronald
Another apocalyptic movie, this time the threat is at the centre of the Earth. For those ready for a modern day 1950s science fiction movie about scientists and other smart people--very few of whom are armed--read on.

Review Ars Magica Review
A book review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Bantam Spectra edition of the classic fantasy novel written by Judith Tarr.

Review Star Trek: The Next Generation - Genesis Force Review
A book review by Fraser Ronald
A review of the Star Trek novel published by Simon & Schuster Inc.

The Gamers' Table Grim N Gritty Revised
An article by Fraser Ronald
Sweet mother of God! Ken Hood is back and he's bringing Grim-N-Gritty with him, updating this gamer's favourite rules supplement. And there was great rejoicing. No, seriously, there was!

A special surprise for everyone who loves the Grim-N-Gritty rules system: Ken Hood has graciously agreed to allow Sword's Edge to host a copy of his Grim-N-Gritty Combat: Revised and Simplified. It is in Word Document format, and you can download it at this link.

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