Arcadia, California – A chilling revelation has sent ripples of concern through the political landscape of California, and indeed, across the United States. The former mayor of Arcadia, a city nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, has admitted to acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese regime, a confession that prosecutors are [
Beneath Ceaseless Skies Issues Major Slush Pile Update: Editorial Transparency in the 2025 Speculative Fiction Market
By Alexander Sterling Senior Literary Correspondent December 22, 2025 In an era where the digital landscape of short fiction is increasingly crowded and often opaque, Beneath Ceaseless Skies (BCS), one of the premier venues for "literary adventure fantasy," has once again set a benchmark for editorial transparency. In a public communiqué
Editorial Transparency: Beneath Ceaseless Skies Reaches Major Submission Milestone
By Literary Ledger Staff April 16, 2026 In an era where the boundary between independent publishing and major commercial houses continues to blur, Beneath Ceaseless Skies (BCS) has long stood as a pillar of professional standards in the speculative fiction community. Today, the magazine reached a significant operational milestone, announcing that i
