MAS-Zine

MAS-Zine #3: Strappado de luxe
May 2003

Men loving Men fiction with dark elements

Publishing date: Summer 2003
In this issue: Over 380 pages, 2 novels, 3 novellas, 1 novelette, 1 shortstory
Reviews for this issue
for mature readers
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Pathfinder	Pathfinder by Rushlight [ website] The young pathfinder Shai desperately needs a genetically suitable partner to prevent his extrasensory talents from running amok. Unfortunately Kalil, one of the town's brutal crime-lords, fits the description. Science fiction \| illustrated by Tammy Lee, Umbrella Studios [Novel] reviewed by Lady Cyrrh.

Lament pour le Blond	Lament pour le Blond by Briony In the dark times of the early Middle Ages, Berin, the Commander of Skarrin Guard, falls into the treacherous claws of his powerful uncle, Bishop Langeric de Decran. Historical \| illustrated by Marta, ArtDungeon [ Novelette ]

Fortress	Fortress by Becca Abbott [website ] Iason is the leader of the ruling class, the Blondies, and beloved son of the all-powerful artificial intelligence called Jupiter. Who does forgives him anything – but a conflict of loyalty. Sequel to "Wasteland" from MAS-Zine #2! Yaoi (Ai no Kusabi) \| illustrated by Dori from Pomegranate Studio [ background ]

Redemption	Redemption by Remy A society built on slavery – and Joran, the young Aristo, has fallen deep as deep as one can and still survive. Sequel to Expulsion from MAS-Zine #2. Science Fiction \| illustrated by Helm, Crimson Chimera [ Novella / 31.000 words / over 35 pages ] [ teaser ]

Unicorns	Unicorns by C. E. Gatchalian Gay Fiction \| illustrated by Agnes, Sugarisland.org [ Short Story ]

Forced Surrender	Forced Surrender by Tricia from JuxtaposeFantasy.com [ website ] The young sorcerer Hadrian is hunted by most of the land after he was forced by his father to participate in the destroyment of the city of Rhiad. Caled, a mercenary who lost family and friends in the attack is now his reluctant traveling companion. His lust for revenge is only being thwarted by a Life-bond that prevents him from killing Hadrian but Caled is nothing if not inventive. Fantasy \| illustrated by P.L.Nunn, Bishonenworks [ Novella / 38.000 words / over 70 pages ] [teaser ]

	Barbarians by Heather Elizabeth Peterson Vovim was renowned for its strong monarchy, for its love of the theater, and for its skill in the art of torture. In other words, it had all the qualities needed to become a civilized nation. But would anyone be willing to defy Vovim's tyrannical king? And if they did, would they survive? Fantasy \| [ Novella / 22.500 words / 30 pages ] [teaser] Hidden by Heather Elizabeth Peterson He had been given the kindest, gentlest torturer in the dungeon. The prisoner was left with only one hope: that he could teach his torturer how to be cruel. Fantasy \| [ Short Story / 4.600 words ]

Note: Some stories might be available at the authors' websites.

Pathfinder	Pathfinder by Rushlight [ website] The young pathfinder Shai desperately needs a genetically suitable partner to prevent his extrasensory talents from running amok. Unfortunately Kalil, one of the town's brutal crime-lords, fits the description. Science fiction \| illustrated by Tammy Lee, Umbrella Studios [Novel] reviewed by Lady Cyrrh.

Lament pour le Blond	Lament pour le Blond by Briony In the dark times of the early Middle Ages, Berin, the Commander of Skarrin Guard, falls into the treacherous claws of his powerful uncle, Bishop Langeric de Decran. Historical \| illustrated by Marta, ArtDungeon [ Novelette ]

Fortress	Fortress by Becca Abbott [website ] Iason is the leader of the ruling class, the Blondies, and beloved son of the all-powerful artificial intelligence called Jupiter. Who does forgives him anything – but a conflict of loyalty. Sequel to "Wasteland" from MAS-Zine #2! Yaoi (Ai no Kusabi) \| illustrated by Dori from Pomegranate Studio [ background ]

Redemption	Redemption by Remy A society built on slavery – and Joran, the young Aristo, has fallen deep as deep as one can and still survive. Sequel to Expulsion from MAS-Zine #2. Science Fiction \| illustrated by Helm, Crimson Chimera [ Novella / 31.000 words / over 35 pages ] [ teaser ]

Unicorns	Unicorns by C. E. Gatchalian Gay Fiction \| illustrated by Agnes, Sugarisland.org [ Short Story ]

Forced Surrender	Forced Surrender by Tricia from JuxtaposeFantasy.com [ website ] The young sorcerer Hadrian is hunted by most of the land after he was forced by his father to participate in the destroyment of the city of Rhiad. Caled, a mercenary who lost family and friends in the attack is now his reluctant traveling companion. His lust for revenge is only being thwarted by a Life-bond that prevents him from killing Hadrian but Caled is nothing if not inventive. Fantasy \| illustrated by P.L.Nunn, Bishonenworks [ Novella / 38.000 words / over 70 pages ] [teaser ]

	Barbarians by Heather Elizabeth Peterson Vovim was renowned for its strong monarchy, for its love of the theater, and for its skill in the art of torture. In other words, it had all the qualities needed to become a civilized nation. But would anyone be willing to defy Vovim's tyrannical king? And if they did, would they survive? Fantasy \| [ Novella / 22.500 words / 30 pages ] [teaser] Hidden by Heather Elizabeth Peterson He had been given the kindest, gentlest torturer in the dungeon. The prisoner was left with only one hope: that he could teach his torturer how to be cruel. Fantasy \| [ Short Story / 4.600 words ]