Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration by Duncan Long Marcus rolled over to hear Leigh crashing around in the bathroom. She was swearing under her breath as she hastily applied makeup. "What now?" he yawned. "I'm going to be late for Hypnagougue," she explained. Her mouth formed the O of eyeliner. … Continue reading Hypnagougue, by Mila Burton
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration by Andrew G. McCann I was making my assigned calls, part of my work at the Women's Center Hot Line, talking to Janeen Wilson, when I heard this light tapping on the door. Seemed like nothing more than the wind kicking up dirt against the … Continue reading Hot Line, by Bill Vernon
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Flying Fires” by Romeo Esparrago Parker Ngyen had never shot a man before. He'd never even considered it. He always thought the Academy's firearm training was vestigial. Data were the modern peace makers, cyberscapes the OK Corrals. Still, here he was, sweat filling the tiny … Continue reading Flittering Headstones, by Michael Martineck
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Laser Fire!” by Steve Munsinger Private Emilio Ortiz staggered through the curtains that served as a door to the recreation room, half a month's pay worth of black market hooch still burning in his throat. The glassy walls of the tunnel gleamed at him from … Continue reading Exterminator, First-Class, by Thomas P. Wagner
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Big Ben” by Thomas Miller The doctors call me Big Ben. I am not a large man. But I am larger than most clocks. I know the hour, the minute and the second as well as any other timepiece ever made. And I always will. … Continue reading Big Ben, by Kim Burnham
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Episode 1: Cy Goes to Starbucks Cartoon copyright 1999 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 21 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Always Take Off Into The Wind” by Noel Bebee When I go to sleep at nightMy dreams are scary,Fraught with fright.Wasps get tangled in my hair,Clowns frolic fiendishlyIn the frigid, dark air.Goblins through my window peer;A man with an axeKnows what I fear.But I'd never … Continue reading Frightful Night, by Sheri White
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Blackhole” by Theo It entered the Milky Way galaxy in the Virgo constellation,Its spiraling path through the galaxy bringing it ever-nearerA planet once teeming with activity and animation;The black hole enveloped in the light of its orbiting photosphere Growing ever-larger, interacting with other living worlds,Flares … Continue reading Earth-Bound Entities, by James Johnson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). a clerihew Illustration by Romeo Esparrago Hero, woodsman, alien fighter manAxes, ray guns - John's got the master planForests and planets he wants to invadeRangers and Martians do not have it made. Poem & artwork © copyright 1998-99 by Romeo Esparrago ← Back to Planet Magazine … Continue reading John Jakes, by Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). a clerihew inspired by T.Miller Illustration: “Jellyman” by Thomas Miller Up from deep-dark depths floats a slimy thingJelly Man, what sad tales do you bring?Tentacled, suction-cup eyes accuse meMy fish spear has killed a Jelly baby Poem © copyright 1999 by Romeo Esparrago and Andrew G. … Continue reading Jelly Man, by Romeo Esparrago & Andrew G. McCann
