fiction

From the very first issue of Dark Mountain, we bring you Nick Hunt's short story about the slaying of a mythical Welsh monster

New novelist Alice McIlroy takes us to the edge of  a mythic territory where the hares are dying,  a scientist is counting,  a woman is waiting: a house is about to collapse. A short cautionary tale for an age of consequences.

To mark the publication of Red Smoking Mirror, Nick Hunt explores how alternate histories can help imagine different futures

In our fourth taster from our new issue, Dark Kitchen:, novelist Gregory Norminton serves up a deliciously dark short story about an exclusive dining club that is soon to have a taste of its own medicine. Menu illustrated by Graeme Walker.

Our final archive post is an allegorical tale by Kevin MacCabe, chosen by Dark Mountain writer and editor Eric Robertson, from the spring 2019 issue responding to the 'age of fire'.

Final extract from our latest issue: Micheál Mac Gearailt weaves sensuality, ancient language, and dystopian present in a tale of activism against the Irish forestry industry. With images by William Bock.

Michael J. DeLuca's surreal story of flash foods and floating apple trees succinctly captures the upturned world of climate crisis.

From Issue 21: Ceda Parkinson's short story about a disastrous orbital confluence, with artwork by Sarah Misselbrook

Laura B. Fox retells a leafy short story about environmental despair, personal grief, and idealised ways of living.

From Issue 20- ABYSS: Philip Webb Gregg recounts a disturbing tale of devouring and disappearance. With artwork by Anika Nixdorf.