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Death Ray My Moon-based Death Ray Panics the people of Earth. Mock my theories now! (c) 1996-2009 Andrew G. McCann

“I Am” by Thomas Lee Joseph Smith

Photo-Illustration: “EyeAm” © 2005 by Andrew G. McCann Sam talked while looking through the instrument. "Nothing to get excited about," he said. "Just a mix of individual stars. That red one looks to be a lot closer than the others... but that's because I'm assuming it's a dwarf." He pulled back from the eyepiece of … Continue reading “I Am” by Thomas Lee Joseph Smith →

Smooth Sailing for Transoceanic Trucking

These are seemingly dark days in the transoceanic trucking industry. The seas are as deep and gloomy as they've ever been. Lotsa truck cabs are unheated and unpressurized, and they typically crumple under the pressure of even one aquasphere. More important, the goods being transported get wet, and flatter, even if they were wet and … Continue reading Smooth Sailing for Transoceanic Trucking →

“Artefact Nouveau” by Gareth D. Jones

Dr. Stanley Kelvington looked like a typical archaeologist. It was difficult to decide whether this was because he was an archaeologist, or whether his demeanour had led him to take up this line of work. This kind of philosophy did not concern him, however. He was a practical and methodical man -- ideal traits for … Continue reading “Artefact Nouveau” by Gareth D. Jones →

“The Gurnian Imposition” (part of the Langford Joh saga) by W.A. Rieser

Illustration: “Exodus” © 2005 by Carl Goodman Ablad Cuvapor relaxed his outer docking tubes and allowed the Melkan female to deposit her spherical ovabiche in pleasant parallel tones inside his plastique receptors. So long as his explosion was contained, he felt no need to warn the Melkan servants preparing his afternoon meal in a nearby … Continue reading “The Gurnian Imposition” (part of the Langford Joh saga) by W.A. Rieser →

“Time Share” by E.S. Strout

Illustration: “TimeShare” © 2005 by SenthilKG The possibility of faster-than-light travel has fascinated astrophysicists and propulsion engineers, as well as science fiction writers. With the arrival of gravity-drive thrust, the possibility becomes a probability, with apologies to Albert Einstein. Trials are under way. Sara J. Iverson, Ph.D. Space Corps Gravity Laboratory Time is not a … Continue reading “Time Share” by E.S. Strout →

Author: Tamara Wilhite

Dear Editor: My first book, “Humanity’s Edge”, will be available through amazon.com this December. The book is a collection of 13 classic science fiction short stories with a libertarian worldview. If your readers liked my other stories in Planet, I think they'll like this book too. Here are links to my stories in Planet Magazine: … Continue reading Author: Tamara Wilhite →

“Greetings from the Heliosheath” by Corey Brown

Travis was lounging on the couch, gnawing on a carrot for breakfast, and watching the President smash all the chandeliers in the White House with a sledgehammer. By the angle of the sun pouring in the window, he knew it had to be nine-thirty already, but he didn't feel like getting up. Besides, there wasn't … Continue reading “Greetings from the Heliosheath” by Corey Brown →