FRIENDSHIP
Reading Time: 10 minutesA lonely alien seeks friendship and fulfillment at an Alaska farmers market.
Quantum Forever
Reading Time: 3 minutesA particle traveling from the beginning of time to the end and back contemplates the balance between hope and fate. Though powerless to control its direction, the particle still has choices.
Three Centuries. Same Radio.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen reaching out to the stars above, the space beyond or the ether, we allocate disproportionate energy into preparing to cast the nets over catching the fish. What do we do with it?
Hyacinth
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe allure of prospecting a deserted Mars becomes so compelling that nothing else matters. Not even love.
The Wolf of the Woods
Reading Time: 10 minutesWhen Dominic saved his sister from a monster, he didn’t anticipate he would become one too. Now, he might be the most dangerous creature in the woods and if he doesn’t get help, he could hurt the people he loves.
One Thousand Buddhas: But Who’s Counting
Reading Time: 17 minutesArmed with a magic talisman, Nathan must find the next Buddha – a thirteen-year-old boy in Chicago – before humanity is plunged into extinction.
Ollie and the Stickman
Reading Time: 16 minutesWhen Olivia gets bored in class and doodles a stickman on her arm, she has no idea what she’s in for. When it is brought to life by a rival girl, everything changes.
Day Three
Reading Time: 4 minutesSometimes, speed dial presents unexpected answers….
Osprey
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe New Gods were cast out two hundred and sixty-two years ago when humanity enacted the Great Blackout. We had already lost almost everything. Rumors have persisted ever since that they would find a way to return and finish what they started.
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