Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “The Future Once” by Romeo Esparrago I was rushed that morning in December. Balancing coffee, bagel, and keyboard, I hurried to check my e-mail before I had to rush off and play teacher. I had one e-mail. One. No subject and no return e-mail addy. … Continue reading Once and Future, by Virginia Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Remarks of Centurion 'Glou' on the Late War from a MANUSCRIPT found at the site of the MARTIAN PIT in OLD LONDON Illustration: “WOW” by Kalazar 1 August 1901The Voyage and Landing went as planned, or so we are told by Cell Commander Three. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading Remarks of Centurion ‘Glou’, by Dennis Fisher
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). The ostrich was nervous, and Buck Brannan couldn't blame him. Shoot, he was nervous too. But it was the big bird that had the Mark VI 'Ram-Jets' strapped snug around its feathered body. Still, the rocket pack would put them on an equal footing with the … Continue reading The Ostrich Race, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “Monochromatic Dreams” by Romeo Esparrago As I closed and locked the front door behind me, my computer announced that I had mail. I groaned. After a day spent in the university library, the last think I wanted to do was to sit down at my … Continue reading Remivores, by McCamy Taylor
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “The Derelique” by Romeo Esparrago One month out from Alfred's Star, the Mayflower's alarms sounded, awakening Edman from a nap in his cabin. "Huh!" he shouted, startled from his dream. "What?" For a few seconds he was still running through the surging and receding waters … Continue reading Antiques, by Mark Stanley
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “The Monk” by Kalazar A Report to The Holy See of an Investigation into the Reported Sabotage of the Digital Memory Arrays Holding the Sacred Archival Facsimiles Accumulated at St. Abelard's Monastery on the Planet of Erintara Respectfully Submitted byBrother Malachy, Ordo Benedictis, Inquisitor Praecipuus … Continue reading The Monk Who Hated Latin, by Frederick Rustam
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Intellect” by Dave (Zozzy) Thwaites just worked out the bugsin my new AI programfinally, my robot smiles Haiku copyright ©1999 by James M. Palmer Artwork "Intellect" copyright © 1999 by Dave (Zozzy) Thwaites ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 22 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Mrs. Selby’s Galactic Bed” by Kalazar Mrs. Selby met T'uh-zar at the 110th Annual Thornton, Indiana Flower Show, held in the college gymnasium's parking lot. She heard a male voice say something clinical but poetic about grandiflora roses. She turned from the Shasta daisies toward … Continue reading Mrs. Selby Takes a Lover From Another Galaxy, by Kevin James Miller
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Time’s Passing, Are You?” by Romeo Esparrago TIME MACHINE Fired -for not doing anything today.Did it all yesterday. LEAVING Matter transportersjust make it easierto quickly break my heart Haiku copyright © 1999 by Romeo A. Esparrago, Jr. Artwork "Time's Passing, Are You?" copyright © 1999 … Continue reading Doublet, by Romeo Esparrago
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration: “Industry” by Kelly McLarnon Janusz Voorklepp looked down at his hands, at the rust red that stained their cracks and wrinkles. Dao-Thien Rodriguez, Voorklepp's indentured, sat wide-eyed and anxious next to him on the bench, nervously turning her notepad in her hands. Occasionally, she ventured … Continue reading Negligence, by L. Theodore Ollier
