Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Blinded by the Night” by Romeo Esparrago Straight into the sun, I make my weary way.Blinded by the searing light, never could I stray.The farther that we go, the farther that we see,everywhere, everywhere... more galaxies.Where was the edge? Where is the edge?Little did we … Continue reading Into the Sun, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Bouquet” by Noel Bebee EUROPAEuropa's ice fieldspreserve the expeditionsof stellar nomads FARMERSThose little farmersat the edge of my cornfield --they are not of Earth SciFaiku copyright 1998-99 by Charles Albano Artwork "Bouquet" copyright 1998-99 by Noel Bebee ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 20 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Bound for Round” by Eric Seaholm I drive women wild. Delirious with desire, palpitating with passion. You're probably picturing me in your mind right now. Am I tall and handsome, with piercing eyes and chiseled features? Is my hair honey blonde or inky black? Do … Continue reading Always Amber, by Staci Layne Wilson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “I Feel Something” by Noel Bebee The streets were empty, vacant and lonely. Clarissa stared out from beneath the old blanket she'd found. She felt the trembling begin to shake its way through her bones once more as the wind wormed its way into her … Continue reading To Strike a Timeless Chord, by David Niall Wilson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Coordoor” by Eric Seaholm The Oresko's Captain walked to the console of Mr. Forster, his second in command. He sat down heavily, propping his arm on the console and rubbing his cranial horn with his hand. He was tired. The Oresko had been exploring this … Continue reading The Food Chain, by Hathno Paige
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Cloning” by gopal Krishna Senthil Kumar Karl was relaxed. His mind wandered: he felt boundless. His muscles were limp, he slouched comfortably, his skin sent few signals to his dormant mind. When he opened his eyes, he saw people looking at him, though the eyes … Continue reading The Observation Game, by s.c. virtes
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration by GAK (Editor's note to readers: This story contains graphic scenes that some readers might find disturbing. You have been warned.) It was the seventh night that I realized it would be pointless to continue any type of resistance. It was all too clear that … Continue reading The 7th Night, by Robert Thorn
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Dogs” by Eric Seaholm and Kyle Anderson Bounder sniffed the strange track. Digger had trained him in the art of tracking until he knew every spore-type in the City. The long prints crossed the rain-drippy street then went back into the building from which they … Continue reading Goddog, by G.W. Thomas
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Madness” by Romeo Esparrago Moira lifted the round, moist fruit to her lips and bit heavily into the soft skin. Blood-red juice ran through her fingers and down her arms as she ate. Her stomach convulsed as the sickeningly sweet liquid coursed down her throat. … Continue reading His Daughter’s Madness, by Wendy A. Simpson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Part One: The Tomb Illustration: “Fingerpointing” by Romeo Esparrago [Editor: this story follows the continuing adventures of Simon de Montfort, his beautiful niece Lillian, and their obsession in recovering the rare thirasite jewel, the FlameStone, introduced in last issue's story " The Green City's Secrets".] The … Continue reading The Handle of the Cross, by Frederick Rustam
