“…Flying down the hallways, sliding around corners into dark shortcuts, she avoided the crew’s usual routes.  Only emergency lights lined the halls, blue runways streaking along the ceiling.  Shadows drifted across the floors, swirling in pools under her feet…”

It’s Time to Go Home, Mr. Baylerson by Shane Harms

“…Henry opened his eyes slowly and realized he was face down in a booth.  His cheek was sticking aainst the vinyl seat.  He tasted the earthiness of blood, and there was pain in his side…”

Dead Receiver by Spencer Ptacek

“…Then suddently, there she was.  And there it was, just stuck into the wall like just another machine, a red light blinking next to the cradle evenly, normally, mocking the coltish pounding of her heart.  Jeremy arrived behind her and stood hunched over, panting…”

With less than a month for submissions to get in, we’re working hard to publicize Volume 4 of Northern Eclecta and make sure that everyone on campus knows about us.  If you haven’t started already, begin crafting your submission.  If you aren’t going to submit, make sure you tell your friends about us!

If you’re looking for another way to get quick updates on this year’s volume, here are links to our brand new Facebook and Twitter pages:

Facebook: www.tiny.cc/northerne

Twitter: http://twitter.com/northerneclecta

Make sure you check these pages out and either fan us or follow us!

If your work was published last year in The Northern Eclecta, Vol. III, and you haven’t recieved your copy of the magizine, please see Mrs. Johnston in South Engineering 318-H,  or email her at Eunice.Johnston@ndsu.edu.