By Kathy Bryson I was lucky to be one of the judges for Teleport’s recent contest, getting to read some great stories. But it was also a frustrating experience because some of those stories hinted at whole new,… Continue Reading
By Philip Berry sdecoret “I have grown to love you, all of you,” whispered Susie, to no-one, in cavern 8. Her cavern, her family’s cavern, for three generations. “Then do as we ask,” replied the unitary voice. “You… Continue Reading
By Blaine Kaltman One of the greatest ironies in human history occurred in China at the start of the 11thCentury. Taoist alchemists attempting to create an elixir of immortality mixed together charcoal, Sulphur, and saltpeter inventing one of… Continue Reading
By Bill Hackenberger Petey, the robotic parrot, swaggered toward me, smudging my pencil sketch as his peg leg tap-tapped across my drawing board. “Avast, Ronald, ya swab,” he said. “You’ll be needin’ some maple syrup to sweeten that up.”… Continue Reading
Claire Fitzpatrick It occurred to Thomas as he veered from the main road and drove slowly into the cul-de-sac, that he had made a big mistake. He’d bought the old house without inspecting it, planning to turn it… Continue Reading
By Floris M. Kleijne Teleport 2018 science fiction contest- honorable mention “Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been…” Father Zio sighed. “It’s been thirteen years since my last IRL confession.” Behind the lattice, Bishop Otis shifted in… Continue Reading
Greetings, I received approximately 139 submissions for this contest. Most of the stories are of a high caliber and it was not easy to choose the winners. I’m impressed by the work submitted. Thank you all for your participation and… Continue Reading
By Laurance H. Davis III Teleport 2018 science fiction contest- 1st place. Jozef Klopacka Lunar Orbit (2060 ad) A gleaming trail of ice, eroded from the comet, curled down toward the lunar surface. The cratered landscape, passing… Continue Reading
By David A. Gray Teleport 2018 science fiction contest- 2nd place jgolby I found Curtis hiding out in his memory of the slow dance at prom, like the predictable ones do. I should feel bad about stomping in… Continue Reading
By Jenny Robson -Teleport 2018 science fiction contest- 3rd place. Nikitaat Ermakov The Answer lies in her eyes. That is what I will tell my Prof tomorrow. The Answer lies in her eyes. My Prof will be annoyed,… Continue Reading