Today, we’re pleased to introduce anthology contributor Chris Panatier, whose short story “The Wisher of Waffle House” appears in our magic-themed anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite! Chris has also contributed to our June 2026 horror anthology, Of Dread, Decay, and Doom with the short story “Glamhoppers.” Chris has also illustrated the cover of Justine Norton-Kertson’s 2026 horror debut novella, Gutterspace.

Chris is an artist and writer living in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, daughter and a fluctuating herd of dogs. He writes short stories and novels. The Phlebotomist, Stringers, and The Redemption of Morgan Bright, published by Angry Robot Books, are available everywhere.

Read more about Chris Panatier on his website, and follow him on social media via Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.

Our second anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite, features fabulous authors from around the world, writing magical tales that charm, intrigue, or occasionally unsettle! Available now!