Stories, poems and art reprinted from the classic Planet Magazine back issues (1994–2004).
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Overlook Castle” by Ryan Bliss "So let it be known that when the day comes to reveal the truths to the world, a prophet will be sent to show you the way. And he who is to come will come. And he will lead, and … Continue reading And He Will Lead, by Tzvika Barenholz
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration by Stefano Tartarotti (*apologies to Frank Zappa) 1 Can't get used to this. I'm craving Whoppers and Tastycakes, and here I am stuck with Brazil nuts and raspberries. My wife misses the real estate more. She looks at what used to be our driveway and … Continue reading Holidays, Salad Days, Days of Moldy Mayonnaise, by Duane Swierczynski
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Anguished Flashbacks” by Romeo Esparrago "Tina! My control!" Panic threatened to overwhelm me as my mouth searched for the joy-stick to my wheelchair. My arms were useless weights lying limply in my lap. The small furry shape of the Capuchin monkey that had been prowling … Continue reading The Cure, by F. Alexander Brejcha
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “I Feel Something” by Noel Bebee The streets were empty, vacant and lonely. Clarissa stared out from beneath the old blanket she'd found. She felt the trembling begin to shake its way through her bones once more as the wind wormed its way into her … Continue reading To Strike a Timeless Chord, by David Niall Wilson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Jenna’s Forest Discovery” by Romeo Esparrago Stars flared overhead, then vanished like bright pebbles flung into a river. Jenna scooted deeper into her sleeping bag. It smelled of smoke, pitch, pine needles, clean dirt, sweat. It smelled of Drake. Here, where trees stopped growing and … Continue reading Genesis, by Gretchen Brinck
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Bound for Round” by Eric Seaholm I drive women wild. Delirious with desire, palpitating with passion. You're probably picturing me in your mind right now. Am I tall and handsome, with piercing eyes and chiseled features? Is my hair honey blonde or inky black? Do … Continue reading Always Amber, by Staci Layne Wilson
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Mother-N” by Duncan Long We are at war. I must remind myself of that. As the sun rises I stand at an open window and let the sun soak into me. Spreading what few remaining leaves I have, I close my eyes. For a moment … Continue reading The Green War, by Christopher Clagg
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Bouquet” by Noel Bebee EUROPAEuropa's ice fieldspreserve the expeditionsof stellar nomads FARMERSThose little farmersat the edge of my cornfield --they are not of Earth SciFaiku copyright 1998-99 by Charles Albano Artwork "Bouquet" copyright 1998-99 by Noel Bebee ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 20 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Born Innocent” by Billy Tackett The air was stale and silent in the dark passageway. Cale crept forward slowly, careful to avoid any traps the ancients may have left to greet intruders. The faint light given off by his torch illuminated the strange patterns and … Continue reading Two Heads, by Paul Lukasewych
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Blinded by the Night” by Romeo Esparrago Straight into the sun, I make my weary way.Blinded by the searing light, never could I stray.The farther that we go, the farther that we see,everywhere, everywhere... more galaxies.Where was the edge? Where is the edge?Little did we … Continue reading Into the Sun, by Tony Chandler
