The Salesman
By Lilly Gray Image by Gearstd Victor waits inside the pocket until the man in the white suit and his family have stopped screaming, stroking the small white-gold dog with too-big feet. The dog is calm; it tries… Continue Reading
Science Fiction
Fruition
By Abbey Peterson Image by Noupload Evelyn trudged along the grimy sidewalk. The biting winter wind caused her features to bunch and squeeze; her eyes watered against the sting. If a passing stranger might have met her gaze, they… Continue Reading
Skewered
By Ralph Benton Image by Dotted Yeti “With all due respect, sir, would you repeat the mission orders?” Sergeant “Mindy” Mindanomous gazed past Lieutenant Powerman’s vac helmet with practiced determination. The Lieutenant didn’t like it when his underlings… Continue Reading
Last Monk and First Monkey
By Joseph Hirsch Image by Selin Serhii Yesterday around 1300 Hours, a man microchipped as James Matsuka was found wandering naked through the Docklands abutting Silo City, where he lived with his common-law wife, Rachel. Mr. Matsuka, for… Continue Reading
When Particles Don’t Behave
By Jenean McBrearty Image by Jack Bryson Rhonda Heath, like the six Highland inspectors before her, had become as pragmatic as she was baffled by the Schuler case. “The devotees and their guru have disappeared without a trace.”… Continue Reading
Green Planet, Blue Tears
By Joseph Hirsch Image by Gennady0101 Oversight usually left exoplanets alone and concentrated on Solar One with Earth Remainder at its center. Nevertheless Worker Evans-comma-Jonathan was still worried that someone might report that he was picking up basalt… Continue Reading
There’s something Odd about Asteroid QLR4
By Steve Carr Image by GKingSword Connely had his eyes on the console screen where equations and numbers quickly rolled upward in what seemed like never-ending sequences. He asked Hazel to alert him when anything unusual appeared, but… Continue Reading
Mickey and Moby
By Dwain Campbell Image by Joan Greenman “Rot my socks, another GD axe job.” Matt’s calloused, grimy fingers traced the gaping hole in the bottom of an overturned punt. “Brother Delacey and his Reclamation goons are working overtime.”… Continue Reading
The Stray
Image by James Lipson. The Stray are physically powerful aliens that serve as muscle in military campaigns. You can read about the Stray in Help Wanted- a new story by James Lipson. Share This:
Help Wanted
By James Lipson Image by Louella938 I WORKERS NEEDED: Full-time, off-world positions. Medical, dental, vision and full limb replacement benefits. Experience preferred, military training a bonus. Contact – The Array. That was the holo-ad running every 45 decks in… Continue Reading