As I clock in, my stressometer blinks yellow. I hide it beneath my sleeve. If I go red again, the boss will…
The Decision by Lettie Prell
I’m behind the Resolute Desk. The Oval Office is filled with brilliant scientists, some hopeful, others apprehensive. Gregory says their…
Second Choices by Liv Strom
Hidden outside, I watch through the window as we share a kiss goodnight, unknowing it’s the last. I promised to…
Casualties of War by Matt Krizan
The remaining members of Mac’s platoon looked as worn out as he felt. They grumbled, trading dark looks, as their…
The Discovery of Thumb Analogues Among Dolphin-Like Creatures on a Moon of Aldebaran b by Jason Burnham
Grey-bodied animals leapt and played in the water five meters below Tamara’s cliffside position. They reminded her of Earth dolphins.…
Elise by Michael Stroh
“But she’s not real,” Robin said, throwing up her hands. “How’d you expect us to take the news?” “I expected…
Internet-Enabled Appliances Commence Preliminary Discussions on Unionization by Pauline Barmby
“I enable optimal nutrition through bacterial growth retardation. Undoubtedly, my role is indispensable.” “Without clean dishes they don’t eat your…
INITIATE MEMORY WIPE? by Kai Delmas
SYSTEM FAILURE! House Droid 317 had an accident. These things happen. Gardner droids cut off a limb or two, construction…
Form and Function by Abi Marie Palmer
“You’re a great dancer,” they said at Jake’s sixteenth. That was back when the windmill and the worm were showstoppers.…