ISSUE #02
FORMAT: PRINT ISSUE
• Release Date: 3rd September 2026
• Price: Free with Premium Issue
FORMAT: DIGITAL ISSUE
• Release Date: 10th September 2026
• Price: Free (Patreon Tier 1)
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EDITORIAL MISSION | Our objective is to create an immersive reading experience where design, typography and prose work together to honour the visceral biomechanical horror of the genre’s roots.
Issue 02 is a testament to the power of our creative community. By presenting the authors’ social media, this premium publication is designed to connect its creators directly with their audience.
We hope Purgatory Magazine finds a place within our readers’ lifestyle. Feel free to reach out anytime.
James Spindler • Editor
@JamesSpindler
FROM THE EDITOR | STORIES WITHOUT BORDERS
We return to these worlds because we are not finished with them. When we started this project the goal was simple. We wanted to see what would happen if we treated fan fiction with the respect usually reserved for bestsellers.
The stories in this collection are not just tributes but expansions. Whether it is a noir detective story in a cyberpunk city or a quiet character study in a fantasy tavern these writers have captured the imagination we all love.
I want to extend a personal thank you to every writer who opted in to have their work published in this magazine. Collaborating with such a diverse group of storytellers has been a genuine joy and seeing your work come together in this format is the reason we started this venture.
To our Patreon members thank you. Your financial support and your messages of encouragement are the engine behind this machine. You made this possible.
Finally a massive thank you to the production team for the dedication and hard work required to build this stage. We built the layout but this community provided the soul.
James Spindler | The Editor
james@alienpurgatory.com
MARKETING CONTENT INCLUDED IN ISSUE 02 | 08.02.26
To ensure Purgatory Magazine drives continuous growth across our entire brand, all issues will feature dedicated marketing spreads for our core platforms and revenue streams. By allocating full pages to the AlienPurgatory site, the website creation services, the AP Progress Blog, the Patreon and our overarching social media network, we are actively funnelling our readership directly into our digital ecosystem. This strategy transforms the physical magazine into a powerful marketing tool which builds community engagement and drives traffic to our primary revenue streams.
1. AlienPurgatory.com:
2. AP Progress Blog
3. The AP Patreon
4. The Writer’s Room
5. The Social Media Network
6. JamesSpindler.me
THIRD PARTY CONTRIBUTORS | ISSUE 02
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Joe Brown | Contributor Role
email@website.com
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Date of Delivery: 22.07.26
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Susan Smith | Contributor Role
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Date of Delivery: 25.07.26
CONTENT LOG | Updated 15.02.2026
Number of Submissions:
Drafts: 1 / 20
Final Drafts: 0 / 20
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The Shape Of The Heir | Chapter One >>
• Author: James >>
• Fandom: Halloween Franchise
• Status: Approved 11 Issues
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