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Cursed by Blood 3: Mists of Tomorrow

February 2, 2026
Nathan
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Cursed by Blood 3: Mists of Tomorrow

This is like one of those dreams that fall apart when you’re explaining to people who don’t want to hear it anyway. (h/t PJ)

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The 2025 Lousies: FINAL BALLOT!

February 2, 2026
Nathan
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The worst of the worst have risen to the top, like floating turds in the punchbowl!

From these inestimable examples of ambition outstripping skill, choose your THREE WORST, that democracy may prevail!

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day II

February 2, 2026
Nathan
New Covers For Old
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Today’s crop covers the whole gamut:

People who demonstrate that even the minimally talented can get something adequate from AI..

…to those who content themselves with rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

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HOW SATAN ATTACKS

February 1, 2026
Nathan
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HOW SATAN ATTACKS

And by “Satan,” they mean Lucifer’s retarded brother, Buford Satan.

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I Am the Center of Evil: Blood of the Devil

February 1, 2026
Nathan
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I Am the Center of Evil: Blood of the Devil

I don’ty know about “evil,” but it’s certainly very bad. (h/t PJ)

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day I

February 1, 2026
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New Covers For Old
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Come and see those previously featured covers that have been swapped out! Are they improved? Well…

Longtime readers know how this works: Grab the handle at the bottom and pull it to the left to reveal the new cover.

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The Midnight Train Murders

January 31, 2026
Nathan
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The Midnight Train Murders

That font sure means business.

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Blood of Angels – The Second Book of Joy

January 31, 2026
Nathan
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Blood of Angels – The Second Book of Joy

In the presence of greatness.

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