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Russian Leftie has entered the spotlight

My mom told me I am the best at picking out books for her. I think I just received the best compliment ever!

It’s Free Fiction Friday! This one is a dark near-future exploration of hidden worlds and inner minds by Z.D. Dochterman magazine.trollbreath.com/istani/

Media is absolutely not covering most actions. As far as organizing goes, the more meme activists are on other platforms. Real work is happening in-person and on private channels.

We found community with a Unitarian Universalist church after neither of us had been part of a religious group since childhood. It’s been heartening to join with others who share are values and understand real organizing.

Staff Fundraising - Jennifer Reynolds's Fundraiser on Donorbox In my time, I’ve been a parent, a soldier, a restaurant server, a teacher, and a mental health worker. Many of us are struggling right now, and I understand that struggle personally. We are stronger t...

Hey Mainers, I know everyone wants your cash, but consider donating to a group that is actually making change happen in this state. I hope you consider getting involved in the work!

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Cover image for Trollbreath Magazine, Issue 7, March of 2026. The original artwork is by Aimee Cozza. It depicts an astronaut floating in a blue and white sky, their back arched almost painfully. Spilling out of the back of their helmet is a spreading pool of darkness filled with planets and stars.

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Original art by Aimee Cozza ( @aimeecozza.com )

Trollbreath Magazine Spring 2026. Issue 7 - Fiction The Messenger of Budapest by Amy Kitcher Istani by Z.D. Dochterman A Study of Cats in Low-Gravity Mining Stations by B. Morris Allen We Die with the Snowfall by Ash Horn Ghosts of Rouyi by V. Zixin Inheritance by Jennifer Skogen Schema by Wren Douglas The Frayed Edges of Souls by Azure Arther The Physics of a Gunshot by Chris Barnham On the Subject of Moonwhites by Erin Keating Image of a cartoon troll in a bowler hat and chain mail holding a ray gun

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I took one look at the still and thought, "that's AI." Then read the post. ugh

Hugo noms are open! Also Nebulas and Locus! I’d be honored if you considered my work. But also—read short fiction! It’s awesome! Go forth and nominate your faves!!!

2026 Prize — CYMERA

The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.

Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

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The unspoken rules for protest in the US have been, for decades, that if you have a big tame sign-holding march, it's safe to bring your kids.

If you're not perceived as threatening their power, they'll leave you alone.

Which means they perceive their unpopularity as a threat to their power

Our Spring Cover Reveal!

Strange Topography by Mir Rainbird Image of Earth rising with a wooden table in the foreground

Free Fiction Friday Poetry! You really need this one today to heal your hurting soul. magazine.trollbreath.com/strange-topo...

Issue 6, Winter 2025 - Trollbreath Magazine Issue 6, Winter 2025 Fiction Have I Ever Told You about When We Were Eaten? by Bernie Jean Schiebeling   Frequently Asked Questions about the Portals at Frank’s Late-Night Starlite Drive In by Kristen...

Take a short fiction break with magazine.Trollbreath.com (I’m co-editor)

From the Editors - Trollbreath Magazine Creativity is an Act of Defiance, and Despair and Resistance

I wrote about this last year

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Bring a tent into the house. If you lose heat, set up in an interior room so you can trap the body heat in there. A blanket or pillow fort can do in a pinch.

I tried to drink a regular soda there, tasted the fake sugar. Got rid of it and gave up on soda for the trip. I would rather go without than have that. I’m better off without soda anyway.

There is so much feeling in this little story ❤️‍🩹

Wither Horneytown - Trollbreath Magazine Whither Hornytown?

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Fucking fascist pigs. Find your local organizers, get trained, get connected, get active. Never let these incidents become a quiet normal procedure.

This is MY birthday and ya’ll just ruined it for me. I’m going to have a piece of real cake and feel better.

Is it weird that I enjoy those moments?

Peaky Blinders meme: No fighting with regime-run accounts. No fucking fighting with regime-run accounts!

Small ship in a colorful nebula Skipping Stones over the Barrier by Antonie Rotival Trollbreath Magazine

Another fantastic Free Fiction Friday- a tale of time, space, tech, and the quest to escape humanity!

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Offer bizarre directions to where the immigrants are located- these nonsensical instructions should end with “you can’t get there from here”

Surly, my Mainer husband corrected

a purple cat with white eyes sits on a white background Alt: A fluffy black sitting in the snow and wind glances to the right and back with narrowed eyes

NGL, I’m laughing at the post explaining that there is no such thing as “Maine Nice.” As a transplant “from away,” I love this state, but it’s true, ya’ll are some grumpy folks!

Good morning all. I hope you commit acts of toxic empathy today.