By Carol Fichtelman I’m standing in my office. It’s 1300 GMT. Beginning of second shift. I glance out the window, a transparent polymer coated with a clear sheen of radiation-inhibiting varnish and notice something strange. As the… Continue Reading
By Greg Burgess Deviney Designs Evolution Earth! Chapter 1: Prize from the Past It all started when Bitters came in and tossed an ear onto my desk. “Colonel Bastia says to sweep this for co-ords while we haul… Continue Reading
By Kathy Bryson When you watch Star Wars or Star Trek, have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually live in those universes? The action’s exciting, but how would you garden on Tatoonie or decorate… Continue Reading
Patient Evolver Simon DeDeo When did I discover I was me? There must now be memory, memory enough, to record not just what was necessary for our survival, but something beyond. Hello! I have been connected to the style… Continue Reading
By Paul Vincent “So just what does this thing do, Doctor Jones?” “Privacy,” he replied, “Over the last thirty years, we’ve had more and more cameras watching, automated tracking, data mining, mobile tracking and who knows what’s next? You… Continue Reading
By Jack Bryson I found out I was violated last night when I checked my e-mail this morning. A banner stretched across my browser declaring in all caps, “Mr. Delvin, find out the results of your colonoscopy!” I clicked… Continue Reading
By Chris Bedell 6:45 A.M. Saying Earth would end wasn’t something that rolled off the tongue. Not that I was articulate, because I wasn’t. However, getting ahead of myself would only make things more confusing. Backing up a few… Continue Reading
Story by C.A. Fichtelman The Arvidson Prize The trial does not last long. In fact, it’s over in a matter of minutes. “Good day, I am Philippe Renard. I am appointed by the United Nations, sponsor of the… Continue Reading