Volume 33 Issue 2

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Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Spring 2020, is a speculative-themed edition, exploring science fiction, fantasy, horror, and literary surrealism. The issue, archived as Volume 33, Issue 2, corresponds to the print edition labeled Volume 38, Issue 2. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

Editor Chad Hall, in his editorial preface, discusses the meaning of "speculative" in literature—how it allows for imaginative world-building and boundary-pushing creativity. The irony of this theme aligning with the unexpected realities of the COVID-19 pandemic is not lost on him, as much of the journal was finalized during global lockdowns. Despite the challenges, this issue captures a range of perspectives, blending poetic introspection, eerie dystopian fiction, and unconventional narratives.

Key highlights include:

• "Unwelcomed Guest" by Avery Bump, a darkly humorous horror story about an intrusive supernatural entity.

• "Perspective" by Jerri Hardesty, a poem reflecting on alternate realities and shifting viewpoints.

• "When Silence Creates Questions" by Brian C. Miller, a piece examining the nature of uncertainty and fear.

• "Ballad of the Bones" by Amanda Hampton, a haunting mythological-inspired poetic narrative.

• "Your Armor, Soft Epidermis" by Fallon Whyte, an evocative poem about vulnerability and self-protection.

• "Crevices of Stars" by Chen Du, a piece exploring cosmic wonder and philosophical musings.

• "Errors in the Foundation" by Camden Burris, a speculative take on historical events and the what-ifs of the past.

• "A Cyborg Deconstructs Her Body" by Jennifer Ruth Jackson, a futuristic meditation on identity, technology, and human fragility.

This issue of Nebo reflects a world in transition, capturing both the speculative fiction elements the editors aimed for and the reality of a rapidly changing global moment.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 33 Issue 2," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 33: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol33/iss2/1