Mother Perkins, by Arthur Sánchez

Digital portrait of a smiling woman with green skin and dark shoulder-length hair against a rainbow-colored background

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Impastoble” by Romeo Esparrago "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 … Continue reading Mother Perkins, by Arthur Sánchez →

Ringside Seat, by E.S. Strout

Dark starfield with the edge of a pale planet at top left and a small gray moon at top right

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 →