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Before Resurrection

By submission | October 7, 2013
Author : Andrew Bale I see the truck drift across the median. In my mind, seconds become hours, but to my body, they flash by like lightning – I am paralyzed, watching my own doom in slow motion, unable to stop it. The impact is a blessing, a return to real time where the agony of my ...
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A New Face

By submission | October 6, 2013
Author : Alexis Voltaire My fist thumps heavily on the metal door, echoing down the corridor. I'm soaking wet, some of it water, some of it blood. some of it mine. "Sandogan!" I yell. "I know you're in there, dammit, you've got business!" I thump a few more times, but I can't make too ...
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Curation

By submission | October 5, 2013
Author : Cosmo Smith Within its cryogenic cocoon, the body lies inert, crystallized. Only with the most acute perception can I observe slight movement: the hourly rise and fall of its chest; its 6-minute heart beat. My hands mechanically perform their routine. Nasotracheal tube seal - ...
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The Indiginous Harvesters Project

By Desmond Hussey | October 4, 2013
Author : Desmond Hussey, Staff Writer PROGRESS REPORT To: B’naar Vetch, President of Trans-galactic Mining Conglomerate (TMC) Subject: Increased Efficiency Submitted By: T’lal-fphoon of Gondol Prime Bio-Geo Engineer, 6th Rank Galactic Epoch 62, Cycle 4350.5.3.874-Q PROPOSAL: The ...
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Rivals

By Julian Miles | October 3, 2013
Author : Julian Miles, Staff Writer The rage in her eyes has faded. My head is in her lap. From the look on her face, she’s realised it too. “You stupid bastard.” Her voice is hoarse. My last throat-chop had been vicious. We were both ultimates. For rival corporations. It was ...
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Snuff Artist

By submission | October 2, 2013
Author : Carter Lee Welcome to Snuff Artist: A Retrospective on the Artwork of Kolin 34 Kan 'Mr. Bargeld? Welcome to the Central Museum! I'm Ronild; Director March has asked me to show you through the exhibition hall before your meeting with Artist Kan. If you'd follow me? 'As you ...
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Roboy

By submission | October 1, 2013
Author : Mae Thann "It's incredible. I've never seen anything like it." "No, but you knew it'd happen eventually." "At this level, Joel? This soon?" "Why not? If anyone was certain that this was attainable, it was you." "I know, but I can't for the life of me figure this out." "Hey, ...
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After

By submission | September 29, 2013
Author : Ryan C. Thoughts of a lifelong priest upon opening his eyes after closing them for the last time. So this is it? A lifetime of kneeling and praying and fasting and flagellating to atone for my sins. A lifetime of sins I could never hope to atone for and this is it? It ...
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Breaking Barriers

By submission | September 28, 2013
Author : Aron White “Beautiful, isn’t it?” Davidson said, staring at Earth through the viewport. “There’s nothing like seeing the real thing. Reality is the ultimate high-definition experience. Just a few more days and we’ll be heading back home.” Anders floated across the cabin, ...
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Not as we know it

By submission | September 27, 2013
Author : Carl Poffley “Nothing.” grumbled Amado irritably. “Absolutely nothing!” “Why does that annoy you?” Kia replied, fiddling with the instruments. “We came all the way out here to a planet that's unbelievably similar to Earth and not a single sign of intelligent life! Just some ...
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Norwellian Phase

By submission | September 26, 2013
Author : Morrow Brady The Norwellians were the eighth interstellar race to join the Galactic Cabinet. A millennia of experience had refined their intelligence and powers of diplomacy orders above all others. And so, an unprecedented era of peace reigned across the stars. The ...
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The Price Of Arrogance

By Clint Wilson | September 25, 2013
Author : Clint Wilson, Staff Writer The captain was typical of his type, six-foot-four, square jaw and sparkling white teeth. His muscles bulged as he leaned forward in his chair. “Atmosphere is breathable Ensign, let’s bring her down so we can have a look around.” The science officer ...
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Lost in Translation

By submission | September 24, 2013
Author : Bob Newbell TRANSCRIPT OF THE FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS SPACE AMBASSADOR JEFFREY CHATMAN AND AMBASSADOR VELDRIK-ORAN OF THE IMPERIUM OF ZETA RETICULI. UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK, 15 JANUARY 2086 CHATMAN: On behalf of the peoples of Earth, it is ...
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Self-Regulating

By Julian Miles | September 23, 2013
Author : Julian Miles, Staff Writer The spiders are watching me. Just like the flies, but cleverer. A fly can never be stealthy – except hoverflies, but they’re too difficult to control. “James, come out. We know you’re in there.” Of course they know. The spiders showed them. ...
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Timecasting

By Duncan Shields | September 22, 2013
Author : Duncan Shields, Staff Writer Timecasting is a strange way to travel to the future. It ‘throws’ a person forward. In this case, me. I’ll be the world’s first temponaut soon. The scientists keep playfully calling me a ‘temp’ and they think it’s hilarious. If all goes well, ...
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Book Review

By submission | September 21, 2013
Author : Bob Newbell "The Path Not Taken" Author: Quintus Caecilius Cordus Rigel Kentaurus Press, MMDCCLXVI AUC Reviewed by Domitius Felix Andronicus Mars Literary Review, Amazonis Planitia Quintus Caecilius Cordus' latest book may raise an eyebrow with readers expecting the grand ...
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Solid State

By Julian Miles | September 20, 2013
Author : Julian Miles, Staff Writer It’s really disappointing. All the science fiction stuff about energy weapons and faster than light travel turned out to be impractical or impossible. Even nanotechnology proved to be only useful rather than miraculous. “He’s coming round.” ...
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Sweet Dreams

By submission | September 19, 2013
Author : Glen Luke Flanagan Pain tugged at the edge of my consciousness like a forgotten memory, bringing with it a collage of broken images and angry words. Without warning, sterile walls hemmed me in, and voices washed over me like a sea of panic, none of them intelligible. “John.” ...
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