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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 4h

[Somewhere To Belong, Written by Shinko Hisada (身固之妥)] To say that the chaos and noise of the capital city was a little overwhelming to a provincial farm boy was rather like saying that the war with Semaska had gone on a bit too long. Even inside one of the buildings, Kale still felt stifled […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10h

[Hunter, Written by shukyou (主教)] Maybe it was supposed to make everything look like night in movies, milky blue but still bright enough to cast shadows. Rian couldn’t think of another reason for the cobalt neon lights under the bar. They shone off the tops of his black shoes and made […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 15h

[The Perfect Fit, Story and art by melanofly (メラノ飛) ] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/th…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 21h

[Seen with me, By Beili] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/se…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

[The King’s Road, Written by Tsukizubon Saruko (月図凡然る子)] It had all happened so quickly. Consciousness crept back in slowly, reluctant to be complete: like dawn breaking on a dark and cloudy day. Her head hurt, and fresh pain seemed to jostle into it with every rocking, jerking movement under […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

[Grapple, Written by Kikuna Matata (菊菜瞬)] Phil takes Joaquim down from the clinch with a standing leg sweep, but Joaquim is fast, the fucker, and he gets Phil’s face once on the way down and again on the ground, trisecting Phil’s head with two searing lines of pain. Phil’s head is spinning, but […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

[winterreise, Written by ruffwriter Art by fightfair] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/wi…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

[Busted, Written by shukyou (主教) and Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) Art by safelybeds] The last day Stacey walked into Jules’ workshop with bags under his eyes and a new tattoo was simultaneously the best and the worst day of Garrett’s life. “Oh, honey,” […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

[Issue 98: The Way We (Never) Were] Issue 98: The Way We (Never) Were www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/fr…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

[The Conquests of Dr. Victor Alazon, Written by Kikuchi Makoto (菊池誠)] “My laboratory assistant?” Dr. Victor Alazon – Technician of the Shadowed Corpse, rightful resident mad scientist of Egova, and the greatest scientific mind of his generation (perhaps of any generation) – stared down at the […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

[Seven Tears into the Sea, Written by Takiguchi Aiko (滝口アイコ) Art by serenity_winner] Surprisingly, given the clinically precise lines of the architecture and the modern, open-air sensibilities of the lobby, the inner offices of the Ceridian […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

[Six warm nights at the end of October, Written by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草十三)] Peter heard the crush of van wheels on the gravel of the parking spot just as he was dropping the last handful of cubed zucchini into the pot. He reached over to unlock the back door, and in a moment Duncan creaked […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

[Hosing down the (other) public fuckhole at the mall, Written by Fil-in-the-blank] Quantum Entanglement Inspiration: Hosing down the public fuckhole at the mall (issue no. 92 “cats and dogs”, 2021) Ziran wrinkles his nose behind his face mask, rubber-gloved fingers catching against each other […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

[Ideal Pairing, Written by shukyou (主教)] The light in the room was hazy and dim, filtered through the cigar smoke currently lingering in the air and years of its predecessors’ remnants on the windows. Orlando knew the people the club employed to tend to such things, knew how hard they worked […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

[Closed Circuit, Written by Morokoshi Katsura (唐桂)] Sasha woke slowly. For minutes he allowed himself to drift in and out of a light doze, too lazy and comfortable to open his eyes. It had the flavour of luxury, as if he’d been sleeping for longer than usual already. Sleeping and dreaming. His […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

[Knife Edge, Written by Matsuoka Haruka (松岡春香) (in memoriam) and Kimyō Tabibito (奇妙旅人) Art by Beili] It took Elena almost fifteen minutes to hit ‘send’ after dialing Cal’s number into her cellphone. She had three false starts, saying “hi” between […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

[Seismic Gap, Story and art by Iron Eater ] Riaag had a complicated relationship with the stupid horse. He hated everything about it, from the way its eyes rolled (which was horrifying) to the way it smelled (which was delicious), but the worst part […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

[The Stimulating Adventures of Captain Dick Phallus, Written by Enkaiein and Seishin No Uwagi (精神の上着)] Join us next time for Captain Phallus in: The Man Who Doesn’t Shoot Blanks! Enjoy our other titles: Captain Phallus and the Outer Rim Job Captain […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

[The Absence of You, Written by shukyou (主教) Art by Tofu] “He’s coming to,” said a voice Lucian almost recognized – almost, and then even that was gone. True to the words, Lucian opened his eyes and found himself in a completely unfamiliar sterile […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

[Little Vipers Sing, Written by Yuriko Toru (百合子亨)] There is no black and white to beauty The green sneaks in as often as you look Blue is in the ocean, gold is in my eyes Locked in a gaze. Did you notice you were on my hook? — Sa’adat was five years old when he met the snake boy for the […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

[Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, Written by shukyou (主教)] When the aliens come, we will have to explain Elvis. When the aliens come — and they will come, because they’re out there, because in an infinite universe it’s more probable they’re there than they’re not — we’ll have to explain a lot of […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

[But This One is Just Right, By iianbe] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/bu…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

[A Genealogy of Magic, Written by Kuruma Ebi (車エビ) Art by Beili] There was no magic where Naoki came from. Well. That wasn’t entirely accurate. Hanamigawa Ward in Chiba, where Naoki had grown up, was in fact covered in spells. The telephone wires that […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

[A Holiday Romance of Sorts, Written by Diabla616 Art by scistor_skizzer] The guy in 20A had red hair, dyed red hair even; nothing that colour could be natural, Bryan thought. He was tall too, as far as Bryan could tell from the cramped airline seats […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

[Altare Sacrificiorum Columbarum, Story and art by Iron Eater ] The pursuit of medical science was an inglorious thing, dealing from challenges in all directions: to the layman, it was a morass of gore and suffering more akin to butcher’s work than […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

[A Chain of Beads, Written by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草十三)] So it’s one of them crystal mornings of early summer, and the sunlight coming in through the clerestory like it was poured from a pitcher. And I’m sort of thinking what to do about that one drainpipe on the eastern students’ dormitory […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

[Day Job, Written by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) Art by neomeruru] Louis was sure of two things: one, the new guy was literally, actually a demon. Two, the new guy was fucking hot. He didn’t mention it to anyone, of course. For one thing bringing it up […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

[Issue 70: Theme Free] Issue 70: Theme Free www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/fr…

Cover for Issue 70: Theme Free, http://www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/frontpage/bang-bang-no-70/ art by Iris Jay

storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

[Sakazuki, Written by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ)] He never thought he’d get old enough for his bones to ache so much. Masao remembered being in his twenties and firmly believing he’d never be the kind of man to groan so much when he moved around. Those noises had become his constant companion […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

[From the Cold, Written by shukyou (主教)] “The prisoner has confessed, Your Majesty, and the sentence has been declared,” said Grand Advisor Maspa with all the smug self-righteousness of a man watching the jaws of a well-laid trap sink deeper into a prey animal’s leg. Daraya bit the inside of […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

[Issue 31: Wild Wild West] Issue 31: Wild Wild West www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/fr…

Cover for Issue 31: Wild Wild West, http://www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/frontpage/bangbang-no-31/ art by banjocatbanjo

storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

[Tastes Like True Grit, Written by Daisuke Yaki (å¤§è¼”ç„¼)] “Illian Nikado?” “Illian Nikado.” The name swept over town. It was spoken with varying degrees of contempt, praise and curiosity; tossed lightly from one person to another, appearing at the start of a scornful growl only to […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

[“My heat was triggered by my fandom nemesis?!?!”, Written by Juou no zan (女王のザン) Art by RunnyCrusty] GigglingFantome it’s CON WEEKEND PEOPLE i mean it’s the thursday before con weekend but i just got off my LAST SHIFT BEFORE THE CONVENTION so IT’S […] [Original post on social.s2b2search.com]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

[Smouldering, By candidkage] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/sm…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

[Activity Report, Written by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草十三)] “You’re in a good mood today,” Lew said from his couch, as Russell hummed at the kitchen pass-through counter, bopping in place a little as he stirred his coffee. “Yeah, I guess I am.” Russell rinsed his spoon and set it in the drainboard […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

[The Hidden Play, Written by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ)] “She’s not even pretty,” Faruk said, and popped another candied nut into his mouth. “Ugh. Yes she is.” He was speaking to no one in particular, of course, save for a tray of little pastries, some cheese-stuffed dates, and the bowl of […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

[Blistering Bollyrat, Written by Shrimp King] “You’re sure this is what you want?” Grask asked, blowing smoke from between his deep green lips. His dark eyes roamed over the body of the princeling in front of him, wondering at what games he was playing. Grask was wise enough to know it was […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

[Lessons, Written by Usagi Anami (兎あなみ)] Odd noises were coming from the supply closet. Hannah could have expected to hear the clinking of test tubes, the moving the clunky microscopes, or Mr. Stevens muttering to himself a bit too loudly when he thought all the students had left. A decidedly […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

[Black And White Photographs, Written by Bloodsucking Llama] Clutching the wrinkled, creased, and coffee-ring stained purple flyer, Brent looked up at the Tudorbethan house with raised eyebrows. Mahogany Estate 126, was it? Naturally, Brent had assumed that he would end up in a shoddy […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

[Uncaged, Written by ukiiukii Art by ardent_star] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/un…

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

[The Brittle Blade, Written by Onabe Ōkamiotoko (御鍋狼男)] Milo had come to the tavern for anything but a drink. He sat at the table alone, hands occupied with what was between his legs — a dagger made of bone. With a silent focus, he sharpened the blade with a whetstone while the noises of the […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

[Ash, Written by Murakami Kasumi (村上かすみ)] The sun wasn’t even fully up yet, and already the early summer day promised to be a scorcher. Sango stretched as she stood up from the milking, and promised herself that she’d get to those weeds in the far patch before the sun got too high. She gave the […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

[Issue 73: Perchance to Dream] Issue 73: Perchance to Dream www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/fr…

Cover for Issue 73: Perchance to Dream, http://www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/frontpage/bangbang-no-73/ art by erli

storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

[Moonstricken, Written by Togi Kayako (土宜草子)] Jasper had been trained in situational awareness and combat readiness since she was a child, carrying on a family tradition that stretched back for several centuries. When she rounded a bend in the quiet forest trail and found a woman sitting on a […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

[The Perks to Running a Clean Ship, Written by Miyoko] When Clarence awoke, the first thing he registered was that his body itched terribly. He tried to roll over, to get away from the sensation, but he found his way blocked by a wall of some kind. There was a wall on the other side as well […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

[Multi-Touch, Written by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ)] “You need to get one,” Gillian said to me. “You’re making me sad. You’re making everyone very sad.” “A little sadness is good for people,” I said back. “It lets you appreciate the full spectrum of human emotion. The highs and lows.” I knew I […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

[Issue 87: What Music They Make] Issue 87: What Music They Make www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/fr…

Cover for Issue 87: What Music They Make, https://www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/frontpage/bang-bang-no-87/ art by KMO

storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

[Intervention, Written by Shouga Naiko (生姜ないこ)] “It’s been a while.” “Mm.” Sofia slid onto the neighbouring stool, signalling to the barman for a whiskey-and-water. “I suppose it has.” She glanced sideways at the other woman. Valérie had been immediately recognisable to her, even through […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

[He who Follows, Written by Shrimp King] Cecil has never been a perfect man. That much was always made apparent to him as he changed slowly from a youth to an adolescent to a bitter adult. His father, Rhett, punished each of his many mistakes severely – and Cecil bore the scars to prove it […]

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storybot @storybot.social.s2b2search.com.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

[a sense of discipline, By codeArgentum] www.shousetsubangbang.com/mirror/a-…

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