Anastasia by Umair Mirxa Anastasia had never cared for surprises. All she did, everything she owned, had a defined and definite purpose. Every thought, word, and deed was meticulously planned. Nothing was ever wasted. Not a single moment spent in idle existence. Except, of course, for the twelve minutes Read more…
The Fireflies of Todaji by Russell Hemmell They strolled along Sinus Iridum’s walking area, luscious and green, the dome’s borders looming in the distance. Artificiality notwithstanding, it’s an awesome place, Chandra thought. “Thanks for having me here,” Yumiko said with a timid smile. “You’re the first classmate who has Read more…
Moshi by Jim Bates Before he died, Moshi and I became pretty close. In fact, to be honest, I have to say that he was the best friend I ever had. I met him when I took a break from my work as a biologist researching mermaids for the Read more…
Saving Grace by Sandra Nguyen A gust of wind blew all the napkins off the table. The waitress apologized, and brought new ones. She greeted the two gentlemen to Renato’s, and took their order. Azrael felt unease when Alastor, the chief executioner and high-rank archdemon in the pits of Read more…
Nothing Up My Sleeve by Shawn M. Klimek —— Point and Counterpoint # 04 – Sizzle & Eger Review of: Nothing Up My Sleeve by Shawn M. Klimek Sizzle: Shawn M. Klimek is the Olympic gymnast when it comes to sticking an ending. He tumbles and flips, somersaults and Read more…
A Dragon in Waiting by Tom Easton Dragons are hard to find. They can adjust their color, and even their shape, to blend in with the landscape while they sleep off full bellies and dream of burning barns, fleeing cattle, and screaming villagers. And then, when their bellies are Read more…
The Rave Thing by Margret A. Treiber “I don’t like this,” Ana said. “I’ve never been to this neighborhood before. It’s creepy.” Joe nodded. “If we don’t find the place soon, we’ll head home.” Joe trusted his wife’s intuition and physical prowess more than his own. He may have Read more…
The Multiplicity Factor by Steve Carr When The Multiplier 9001 was delivered in its large fabriform crate by two replicants of The Multiplier 8998, known as Carl Trubergs, and set on end, readied for him to open it, it was one of Derrick’s happiest moments in his twenty-six years Read more…
Every Desert is Different by Kelly Matsuura “Where the hell are we?” Soraya surveyed her position three-sixty degrees, seeing nothing but dry yellow sand. “Where are the pyramids?” With a huff, she sank to the ground, and pulled the flowing length of her hijab over her face to protect Read more…
Point and Counterpoint # 03 – Sizzle & Eger Review of: Bougie de Voyage by P.A. O’Neil Sizzle: I absolutely love the main character’s name. Lotta Valentine. Lotta is doomed to an eternity of matchmaking only to be forgotten by the people she has paired, after spurning the love Read more…