Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 29 (March 2001). Illustration by Dennis Calero Antonio Gianni felt the cool air of the building's industrial-strength air-conditioners hit him, and walking through the barrier of cold was like crashing through a pane of glass. Myers, his father's former VP, now the interim CEO of Jenson Toys, was trailing … Continue reading Family Business, by Dennis Calero
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 26 (June 2000). Illustration: “Planet-Intellect” by Zozzy "·and the shadow of Quadosh came to Arhat as he sat beside the river tree. And Arhat said, Who are you? What is your name? And Quadosh said, I am the Writer of the Word within you·I have come from the other … Continue reading The Golden Globe, by Richard Behrens
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 24 (December 1999). Illustration: “Deceptive Assassin” by Romeo Esparrago As arranged, Yelosh awaited his messenger halfway across Bard's Bridge. The turbulent black waters of the Mossrill sloshed around beneath him and the lights of Gelwyn City shone behind him. He was a little light headed from spending the last … Continue reading The Fisherman’s Coin, by Al Krombach
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 24 (December 1999). Illustration: “We Sha’Kar” by Sam Crowe We are Sha'karWe are the hand of the Gods of the Sky and CircuitWe are the Wrath Most HolyWe feel no pityWe feel no remorseWe know no fearWe know no painWe are resolute --Warrior Oath of the Sha'kar 1 To … Continue reading Legacy, by Will Harrison
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: “End of the Mission” by Romeo Esparrago "The meet goes down tonight." Bran hands the dossier across the table to Galahad and continues. "We've conducted some auric surveillance on him, ran a few dream traces. Our rough archetypography suggests a strong Warrior arcana." Galahad looks … Continue reading Mission Fatigue, by Daniel Ksenych
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 23 (September 1999). Illustration: “FOTW” by g.k. Senthil Kumar I am Namer. Outside the window of my study, by the raging light of the torches held in misguided fists, I can see the stone portal at the entrance to the monastery, and the title etched into its gray skin: … Continue reading The Fall of the Word, by Chad Brunner
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 22 (June 1999). Illustration by Duncan Long Marcus rolled over to hear Leigh crashing around in the bathroom. She was swearing under her breath as she hastily applied makeup. "What now?" he yawned. "I'm going to be late for Hypnagougue," she explained. Her mouth formed the O of eyeliner. … Continue reading Hypnagougue, by Mila Burton
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. 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
