Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration by Stefano Tartarotti "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." -- Henry David Thoreau, Walden, (1854) "We lead lives of noisy distraction. Prepare to be frazzled!" -- Advance Ad for "Nine Paths to Hell", VR Games, (August, 2003). After prolonged periods of virtual … Continue reading More Real Than Real, by John Gerner
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Blackhole” by Theo It entered the Milky Way galaxy in the Virgo constellation,Its spiraling path through the galaxy bringing it ever-nearerA planet once teeming with activity and animation;The black hole enveloped in the light of its orbiting photosphere Growing ever-larger, interacting with other living worlds,Flares … Continue reading Earth-Bound Entities, by James Johnson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Nutai” by Eric Seaholm The white-bearded man who called himself "Captain Ahab" pointed toward the distant spray emerging from the ocean surface as the old-fashioned whaling boat crashed over the waves. The boat was part of the last fleet in the world allowed to hunt … Continue reading According to Plan, by Kevin Gilbertson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Always Take Off Into The Wind” by Noel Bebee When I go to sleep at nightMy dreams are scary,Fraught with fright.Wasps get tangled in my hair,Clowns frolic fiendishlyIn the frigid, dark air.Goblins through my window peer;A man with an axeKnows what I fear.But I'd never … Continue reading Frightful Night, by Sheri White
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Vortex” by Duncan Long When his e-com woke him at 9:31, Evan Lau-Hobbes couldn't believe he'd slept, let alone slept in. The luminous screen was turned to his bed, but even before he read it he realized his girlfriend Julie had already left for work. … Continue reading The Sisters of Catherine, by Gordon C. McRae
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Episode 1: Cy Goes to Starbucks Cartoon copyright 1999 by Andrew G. McCann ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 21 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Part I Illustration: “Kragon’s Reach for Chadras” by Romeo Esparrago I have created a monster. The crimson glistened in dripping gobs on the walls. And then, in crimson clarity, there was the distinct imprint of its huge hand etched in gory detail. Down the center of … Continue reading ThunderStar, by Tony Chandler
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration by Steve Munsinger "Tarsa, get down from there this instant! I will not tolerate this kind of behavior from you," Nana screamed while Tarsa balanced on the thin ledge that overlooked the Central traffic grid. Aerocars zoomed beneath her at high velocities, leaving small short … Continue reading Nana Knows Best, by Phoebe-June Rogers
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “The Magician” by Duncan Long The cool breeze rustled the grass on the hilltop overlooking the sandy beach. To the east the sun was starting its daily climb through the sky, rising over the hills; and to the west and south along the ridge, a … Continue reading Turka’s Tale, by Lee Allison
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “The Hallway” by Sam Crowe Sue fumbled nervously with her broom, working quickly. The urgency in her movements was sharp and jerky. Her dark brown, almost black hair hung in strings that fell about her face and clung to her shoulders. Her face was certainly … Continue reading Oogies, by Kirt Stark
