Category Archives: Fiction

“Mustering Out” by Deborah L. Davitt   Hospitals adhered to universal constants. Khaki or gray walls. Khaki or gray tiles. Or, for a change-up, gray or khaki carpeting. The penetrating aroma of antiseptics and cleaning fluids, just barely masking fouler … Continue reading →

“Mirror Mirror” by Mark English   I pretend an interest in the dusky view through the train window, but I am focused utterly on my reflection. I wonder if my vitreous shade can still hear Martin’s screams echoing in her … Continue reading →

“Calx in Rime” by M. Keaton 1 It was snowing when the heroes came from the sky. Erika was returning from the funeral—another funeral—behind her Uncle Torvald, and before the farrier’s wife, whose name she did not know. It was … Continue reading →

“Ice Monarch” by Michèle Laframboise Wings outstretched, I chased my shadow across the barren expanse of artificial ice, a floating desert crossed by a few polar bears and the mobile palaces of the Ice Lords. What was left of me … Continue reading →

“Charity’s Gift” by John M. Olsen   Devin Christiansen approached his twin sister Charity’s house. As empaths, they could read the push and pull of emotions in others, although his gift was stronger. They trusted each other completely. He grinned … Continue reading →

“Call Me Fang” by Tom D Wright   Call me Fang; everyone does. It’s not my real name; I left that on the battlefield years ago. The ideal private detective is one that nobody suspects, which is the same reason … Continue reading →

“Roadmaster” by Randall Andrews Grandpa John called the Roadmaster his time machine. When I asked him why, he said it was because it took him back. I assumed he meant in his mind, in his memories. That’s what I get … Continue reading →

“The Long Way” by William Campbell Powell Day 1. Distance travelled: 2 miles Distance to go: 36,999,998 miles   My plan didn’t get off to a good start. I tried to catch the morning bus, but the driver wouldn’t let … Continue reading →