Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Abonsam” by Robert Castillo '...and in the seventh generationworks destruction or salvation'so state the Holy Chronicles of War. But they never speak of soldiers,these chronicles of yours,only of the heroes battle-forged.What of common men?We break too easy on that anvil,there's not much holy in a … Continue reading Holy Chronicles, by Nancy Wilcox
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Marz” by Nas A. Glass Ancient seas call meacross a sand-blasted plain,across forever. Ghost-water storm-surgedrowns memories of beaches --transcendent waves crash. Lit by distant sun,from a cold and empty sky,red grit sifts as rain. Poem copyright 2004 by Nancy Wilcox Artwork © 2004 by Nas … Continue reading Martian Dreams, by Nancy Wilcox
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Commercialist” by Romeo Esparrago The holo-woman had bright red hair. She identified herself as Jane, a teacher and mother of two from Cleveland, Ohio. She looked completely at home in Catherine's kitchen. "Are your children grown?" Catherine asked as she fixed coffee. "Lisa is sixteen … Continue reading Commercialism, by Alissa Grosso
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Red Rocks” by Robert Sorensen we will see it allthe beginningand the end beforethe beginningand beyondto all beginningsand all endingsuntil finallywe will see itthe face of itwho/that startedall the marbles rollingthe god-awesome itsome call theawesome god of allmaybe/maybe notfor it is what it isunchanging until … Continue reading Through the 100 Meter Lens, by Allen Itz
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). On Christmas Day in 1998, at 4:45 PM, somewhere within the country of Indonesia, Sidney Jones died of a massive coronary. He had known of the facts of this reality since birth, and had lived his life with a purpose to avoid them. At a certain … Continue reading The Cyclops Syndrome, by Anthony R. Heffernan
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Gurn (detail)” by Gil Formosa It didn’t matter how many times Jobim had mapped out this day in his head. All he knew was it had come — there would be no turning back. He lowered the case carefully to the desk and slid his … Continue reading Fair Warning, by Scott Leslie
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Indescribable” by Andrew G. McCann Story © 2004 by Andrew G. McCann Illustration © 2004 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 42 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Jorvik” by Romeo Esparrago The year was 1977. The archeology dig at the site of an old candy factory in the city of Coppergate in the north of England had been going on for two years. Each week more thousand-year-old relics from the Viking city … Continue reading Jorvik, by Joe Vadalma
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). "Chang, you tell her," Maria said, her dark eyes flashing as her hand unconsciously tried to brush back a lock of auburn hair she no longer owned. She and Jonathan had shaved their heads earlier that morning in preparation for their long cryogenic voyage, and it … Continue reading Mother Perkins, by Arthur Sánchez
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Ringside” by Andrew G. McCann A sudden snow squall blinded the downhill skier. In the oblivion of whiteout he impacted the sturdy pine tree head-on at over twenty miles per hour. He was located ninety minutes later by the Aspen Ski Patrol, unconscious and bleeding … Continue reading Ringside Seat, by E.S. Strout
