Category Archives: Fiction

“Maria’s Crossroads” by Richard Marsden The sun was setting and Maria had to get home quickly. The Goat would be active, and though she was curious as to what it really looked like, she did not want to find out … Continue reading →

“The Windfarmer’s Guest” by Lucas Ahlsen 1. A hundred feet above ground, Charles gazed across his entire farm. Every few seconds a hooked windmill blade obstructed the view. The dozen machines he maintained churned out electricity for the valley below. … Continue reading →

“Hail to the Victors” Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon “Ell-tee,” Rhonda called out. “What’s the local time?” “1130 hours,” Lt. Eddie said, even though he knew the sergeant had the time. “And the seventeen time?” “Minus five hours and change,” he … Continue reading →

“Fermi’s Plague” C.W. Johnson It started when the Colonel got drunk and kissed me in front of the cook. Ana never liked me. She worshiped Colonel Lopez-Inusaki, who had cured her lupus, brought prosperity to the poor, and made the … Continue reading →

“Something Wild” by Manfred Gabriel   Every evening, I run. Rain, snow, sleet, fog, doesn’t matter. I get home from my job supervising a waste management facility, kiss Hannah and Lucy hello, peck Kate on the cheek, change my clothes … Continue reading →

“Of Ambergris, Blood, and Brandy” By J. Kathleen Cheney   The skin of the submersible groaned, an eerie sound to hear while trapped inside its metal body. Oriana pressed closer to the viewing window. She would rather be out there, … Continue reading →

“Mind-Diver” by Vylar Kaftan Dr. Rashid desperately needed a break from work. Six months of mind-diving was stressful for anyone, and he worked a heavy schedule. He’d turned out all the lights except the blue lamp on his desk, making … Continue reading →