Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Project” by Eric Seaholm Professor Atkinson awoke, his heart pounding and his thoughts reeling from yet another nightmare. Switching on the bedside lamp, he swung his legs out from beneath the covers, sat up, and took a deep breath. As the adrenaline in his system … Continue reading The Project, by Garry Dean
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Old Man & Cyborg” by Kenn Brown Mr. Sam was an old man who ran the outmoded shipping lanes, picking up junk satellites that came up on the feely monitor. It had been a helluva slow week. Mr. Sam stared blankly at what was infinite … Continue reading The Old Man and the Cyborg, by M.F. Korn
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Comp002” by Carl Goodman When she awoke, sunshine was just creeping into her hospital room from the window. The glare transformed the framed picture on the opposite wall into a mirror. Molly recognized her own reflection. But the perspective was wrong, like the distorting mirrors … Continue reading Molly, by Charles Kaluza
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration by David Sauma It was only the second day of his paper route and Mosiah was liking it better with every turn of the pedals. He was on his own out here among the farms, where the roads were straight and you could see for … Continue reading A Lonely Place, by T. Everett Cobb
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Solanpus 2000” by Eric Seaholm December 12, 1978 - Bottomless Lakes State Park - due east of Roswell, New Mexico.Described by many as the most inhospitable area in the temperate zone, a place where the Pueblos knew of ancient evil but refused to say why. … Continue reading Crown Jewels, by William Alan Rieser
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Cryostate 2” by Jon Eke Something eldritch and menacing permeated his skull from the dark alley. Chollie gnawed the danger mentally, staring down a welding arc without a safety mask. Going in, he'd be blind with no foreseeable exit. The inky conundrum of the street … Continue reading Crawlspace, by William Alan Rieser
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Wormhole” by Ellie Hradsky In one scenario, the universe is expanding slowly enough that the gravitational attraction between galaxies causes the expansion to slow down and eventually stop. The galaxies then start to move toward each other and the universe contracts. -- Alexander Friedmann 1. … Continue reading Blue Shift, by E.S. Strout
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). Illustration: “Audela” by Robert Sorensen I have been to Mars:there's no night-life at all, yet...the mornings are fierce Haiku copyright 2001 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration ("Audela") copyright 2001 by Robert Sorensen ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 32 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). On September 22nd, 2001, the Deep Space 1 space probe flew within 1,400 miles of 6-mile long Comet Borrelly. Observers were suprised by its structure... Illustration by Romeo Esparrago lone, cold, barrenflaring down cosmic alley laneGod's lost bowling pin Poem and illustrations copyright 2001 by Romeo … Continue reading Comet Borrelly, by Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). Illustration: “Poem War” by Patrick Stacy With axe and sword I slashed my way,For crowns and kingdoms lost,Through the darkest days, the gloom-filled nights,White winters with shimmering frost.I’ve slain foul beasts that hungered for blood,I’ve achieved my murderous goals,But ever the evil returns again,No rest for … Continue reading The Barbarian’s Tale, by Lee Daniel Guest
