A train whistled in the distance. Fumbling in the dark, John knocked over a half empty bottle on his …
The Barfleur By Richard L. Rubin
The battle at the edge of the Orion Nebula had been long and costly, and it wasn’t over yet, not …
Big Q and Little Q by Matias Travieso-Diaz
The new supercomputer's official name was Avalanche, which evoked visions of vast bursts of energy …
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The Value of Peace by Dawn Lloyd
These confessions will likely be meaningless. I’ve said many times that actions are the only things …
Sakurajima-iro by Samuel Barnhart
When we were kids, Sadoko always joked that I was nothing but knees and elbows. Getting them …
Funeral Arrangements by Roy Dorman
Billy Redmond had copied the street address out of the phonebook. Transposing the last two numbers …
Many Shallow Ponds By Ian Sims
Mia saw him across the bar. He had a goofy face, but their interests aligned—"Not-too-classical …
The Whistler by Harris Coverley
"Close the damn door!" my Uncle Alwin yelled, before taking another big lug from his bottle. His …
But It’s Delicious by Joachim Heijndermans
August 12th, year 12 of the new calendar. Subject: NOTICE: Contents of Product – Production …
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Addiction by Rick McQuiston
Rick Sansbar was proud of himself. He had managed to overcome an addiction, one that was steering …
Absolute Magnitude by Milo James Fowler
"Tell me a story," Ophylia whispers, bleeding red light from every pore. She lies curled inward on a …
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How to Get to Heaven by Trina Jacobs
"Whatever you do," said the ghost in the corner, "don't go into the light." The young man in a black …