Love, mourning, and new beginnings-Baubles From Bones: Issue 3 tells stories from the darkest parts of the forest, to the coldest edge of space, but never too far from the heart.

Through eight new speculative stories, explore the desert with a king and his dear astronomer, uncover the curse of a blacksmith's messy bed, and witness how household spirits hold back a siege of thousands. A bard's stories and poetry light the dark woods and a magical child sets fire to a priest's faith. In one land, a cautious lord fears prophecy, while in another, a young priestess carries home a master's ashes. Wandering across the globe and through time, an alien learns all-too-well what it means to be human. In four new poems, a chosen one rises and a goddess cures the ignorant. We learn exactly what it takes to be royal and see how heritage endures even beyond the Oort Cloud.

Featuring a mix of established and emerging writers, Baubles From Bones: Issue 3 offers a variety of eclectic and far-reaching perspectives with the stories and poetry to match.

Featuring original fiction by: A. W. Lockwood, Matthew Cote, A. P. Howell, Dana E. Beehr, Lara Alonso Corona, Leonard Richardson, Sarina Dorie, J. A. Prentice

And original poetry by: Deborah L. Davitt, J. D. Harlock, Rachel Rodman, Angela Acosta

Edited by: Shane Gallaher, Elyse Leskovic, and Joel Troutman

Cover by: Lucas Kurz

Interior Illustrations by: Elyse Leskovic and Joel Troutman

Social Media Manager: Caroline Ritzert

Independently published in Pittsburgh, PA