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Every month, one of our five selected stories is published as the Whimsy Spotlight. These are stories that capture the weird and wonderful possibilities of whimsical storytelling in their own memorable way. We love them, and we're sure you will too.

October 2026
Wholesome Horror

An October Night's Walk

by R. Warren Daliege III
Whim: Well-Meaning Slasher

"With his tattered mechanic’s suit zipped and mask pulled on, The Loner tapped his gleaming knife on the sign above his door which read, 'Change Someone’s Life Today'."

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September 2026
Fun and Games

My Gym Instructor is Satan

by Louise Walton
Whim: Obligatory Training Montage

"Besides having abs as shapely as pull-apart cinnamon scrolls—but over-baked crispy ones—my gym coach, Sven, is as sadistic as Satan."

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August 2026
Happy Travels

Capri's Son

by Tracy Lindstrom
Whim: This Wasn't on the Itinerary

"The miniature marsupial bounced out of frame before the phone’s camera could capture the twin-toothed grin next to David’s giant head. "

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July 2026
Monster Problems

Huckleberry Pie and Buried Things

by Chuck Schading
Whim: Absolutely Massive

"Henry dug a hole where he heard a grumble below. Then he dug three more when he thought it moved."

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