Metaphorosis magazine - beautifully written science fiction and fantasy

In a world, years after mysterious aliens devastated the planet by stealing the bodies of one percent of the world's population, a lonely survivor needs to come to terms with loss, friendship and his own bizarre disembodied condition.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 05 January 2024. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

A Consul cries and cries every full moon, but can’t remember why. She pulls up a picture of a forest on a cell phone, and stares into it every night. The forest reminds her of the part of her that’s missing, and what she needs, to once again become whole…
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 29 December 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

At a routine house clearance, a weird object has come to light. Is it dangerous? Time to call for Frankie, an antiquarian who specialises in bizarre side-effects.
Narrated by the author. Published in Metaphorosis on 22 December 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

Upon the death of her mentor, young apprentice witch Gavina finds herself Edinburgh’s only defense against an imminent attack by followers of dark magic, who would open the veil between the real and ethereal worlds to allow the spirits to return to the earth. With untested skills, will Gavina be able to close the veil and keep the evil spirits in their rightful place?
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 15 December 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

Dia, a robot custodian, is tasked with collecting the last remaining colonists from the planet Rija. Her commission almost complete, she’s dreading the return home, and worse: a colonist is being difficult. Dia needs Alma to leave, but convincing her is going to be difficult—and Alma has good reason to stay.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 08 December 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

In a futuristic New York, a young girl gains attention for her unique drawings. She is given the opportunity to rise above her station when she is offered the chance to study at a prestigious art academy, but must reconcile her new life amidst the wealthy and powerful with the one she leaves behind.
Narrated by the author. Published in Metaphorosis on 01 December 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

Oceanographer and whale researcher Niemi discovers the disappearances of great whale species are linked to secret extraterrestrial visitations. Her search for answers intensifies when this loss of cetaceans threatens not just the biological balance in the oceans, but the survival of the human race.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 24 November 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

We are the architects of many worlds in our minds. Are those worlds merely built on the foundation of thoughts, or are there imaginary lands existing somewhere out in the immense universe?
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 17 November 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

Lena is an ice child, a wraithlike being who dwells in the depths beneath a frozen pond with others like herself. She doesn’t remember a time before she lived there; she really doesn’t remember much at all. But when Lena meets a child of the surface, some of her memories begin coming back, though not all of these newly unburied recollections are welcome.
Narrated by the author. Published in Metaphorosis on 10 November 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.

At the next light, I pull over and hyperventilate in a Rite Aid parking lot, because I saw it as soon as the song started. Tomorrow, he's going to die.
Narrated by host Matt Gomez. Published in Metaphorosis on 03 November 2023. Find the original at magazine.metaphorosis.com.