Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Red Robot Redux” by Romeo Esparrago anger and hatredi see red with yellow eyesthanks to my Rage Chip domineering clawstamed by she-love's caressesrusty hypocrite! betrayed by hu-manshunned by robots and toastersfrustration and guilt Poem and artwork © 2002 by Romeo Esparrago Inspired by The Red … Continue reading Red Robot Haiku, by Romeo Esparrago
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: “Suntag” by Andy Miller The pixies danceon Silbury Plainwhere standing stonesanchor the sky --mythic spirits soarwith eternal rites;they braid the wheat,shine their soft lights,leave ritual marksfor other tribes to see. The apes emergefrom their cities,though their lenses flashthey don't understand --they only come outwhen the … Continue reading Silbury Plain, by s.c. virtes
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: “Not the One Ring” by Andrew G. McCann Planet humbly presents a brilliant new sub-branch of Haiku that we have created -- "TolKu", which is haiku inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Note: All Tolkien characters are the property of their copyright and trademark … Continue reading TolKu, by Andrew G. McCann
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). From the seemingly friendly Editorial Staff Get a free Planet Magazine "Alien-Invader Face" identification tattoo. Just follow the simple instructions below: 1. Press the button at the bottom of this page to generate an individualized tattoo. 2. Press your face against your computer screen. 3. The … Continue reading Special Bonus for the Readers of Planet!!
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: “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: “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
