My captor inhaled deeply. “What is that fragrance? It’s delightful!” I turned away, had my head forced back around. “Tell…
Divided Sky, Stolen Life by Brandon Case
My feet crush stalks of dead maize, bleached by the relentless sun that scours my land. Synthetic clouds divide the…
The First Wave by Kai Delmas
They didn’t know what they signed up for. I did. They trusted their doctor and I betrayed them. I thought…
Wrong One by Don Money
The straps cinch my arms and legs to the operating table. I struggle against them yelling at the team gathered…
Creatures Among Us by Melissa Ren
Two-legged creatures invaded our planet. They spoke with their hands as if with meaning. Their delicate skin punctured with ease,…
It’s not us… by Emma Burnett
…it’s you. While we get why you’d want to join the Galactic Union, we’re really struggling to see why we…
Out of Time by M.A. Dosser
The war had been a disaster, but this mission could turn the tide. Once the bomb detonated, we could reclaim…
Hunter by James Pyles
“Demetrius, don’t kill her!” The hologram sounded panicked. Immaterial hands reached through the bounty hunter. “Why the hell not?” His…
Earworm in Your Syrup by Akis Linardos
Trust me, this won’t hurt. It’s like when you had that skin surgery. Isn’t it better now? Your skin is…