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Apex Magazine Issue 153 features a surreal, colorful cover painting of a multi-faced, multi-armed humanoid. The title and contributor list overlay the artwork, highlighting the magazine’s showcase of original fiction.

Apex Magazine · Issue 153

Original fiction, poetry & interviews

Dark, curious, heart-breaking — each issue showcases stories you won't find anywhere else.

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  1. “I haven’t been able to stop plumbing the depths of this narrative, even long after the story ends.”

    — Apex Magazine reader
  2. “Emotionally wrenching and comforting at the same time — a rare combination.”

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  3. “A fascinating examination of humanity — dark, curious, heart-breaking in the best way.”

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