Shed Like Feathered Tears

Leaves fall gently, able to let go so easily of the gnarled branches that once held them. The maple sheds them like feathered tears. They whisper beneath my shoes, telling stories of the wind and rain. Welcome to American Fantastic’s 2023 fall update.

fALLING LEAF BY JUSTIN ZOELLER

Justin Zoeller returns with an image of this leaf suspended in mid-air. Let the breeze land you gently on the earth with the rest of these images. Follow @justinzoeller.

you can’t control everything by jack scally iv

Jack Scally IV blazes like an inferno with this new haunting image. Don’t stand too close. Follow @eradelphic.

Makalani Bendele Photo by Andre Howard

American Fantastic welcomes poet Makalani Bendele! Makalani is a poet from Louisville, Kentucky. He has received a number of honors and awards for his poetry. He writes about the Black experience, music, and what it means to be alive. Check out more of his work on his website.

You can also catch up on the latest episodes of American Fantastic’s podcast, Forbidden Archives. Dig deep into topics ranging from the reptilian alien conspiracy in pop culture, to the greatest firebenders from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Hosts John and Nick will take you for a ride.

ahool by kenard

And finally, writer John Beechem has penned a new tale of terror and war, Nightflyers. This short story is about a group of soldiers during the Vietnam War who encounter nightflyers, flying humanoid bats who are also a documented cryptid seen around the world.

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And remember, when reality becomes a burden, enjoy a sojourn into the fantastic…