Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Princess"” by Romeo Esparrago I had the windows of my Jeep rolled down, so I heard the shouts around the same time that I saw the crowd. I was driving west on Queen Street, near the the old Hudson's Bay Store. A crowd of teenagers … Continue reading Sometimes, I Dream of Roses, by George Condon
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Nebulonic Reflection"” by Ehrad I just came off three days liberty at Choalalampur, one of the few ports that still serves alcohol. After such a liberty a man should be allowed three days shipboard recovery, but that's my opinion. Naturally, the people in charge don't … Continue reading Another Day, Another Voyage, by Nancy Wilcox
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Time slows to a screeching halt when there's a gun pressed against your head. Andrew suddenly remembered something that someone once told him right after the first "incident." It was his uncle. Uncle Lou. He had said, "Boy, you always have to ante up, and the … Continue reading Trump, by Danny McCaslin
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). (A Langford Joh Story) Illustration: “"Choices"” by Alain Valet One of the most startling discoveries by the Confederation's League of Sentients was the existence of Enclat, a system in the center of the galaxy that took them by complete surprise. It had been used as a … Continue reading A Slight Case of Indulgence, by William Alan Rieser
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Spacecab"” by Andy McCann Tonight I'm celebrating and finally typing these notes to go with my technical design data and the working drawings! Right at the beginning I recall considering this proposition. Take that bottle of Scotch I have on the table. Suppose I leave … Continue reading Yesterday the World, by Tony Thorne
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). (A Langford Joh Story) Illustration: “"Incubation Layer"” by Ehrad "Nadirian, what brings you to Manic?" "Have you already forgotten your mentor?" "Certainly not. But I am totally self-sufficient here, and there are no problems extant that have presented themselves to me." "Aside from myself, the Prail … Continue reading The Calydo Factor, by William Alan Rieser
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 38 (June 2003). Illustration: “Head” by Charles H. Tyler, IV I am leaving this message as a warning to anyone who enters this space station. My name is Rog Crepzom. I and my partner, Sal Lazdos, are alien archeologists. Some would call us alien grave robbers. Our occupation is … Continue reading Strange Artifact, by Joe Vadalma
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 38 (June 2003). Illustration: “The Birth of Orba” by ehrad The battle-cruiser Aeolis glided majestically through the vastness of space. It was a titanic cylinder of glistening black metal, two kilometers long by one hundred fifty meters wide. Ship’s complement: Twelve-hundred crewmembers, all proudly bearing the insignias of the … Continue reading The Choices We Make, by Marcelo Hipolito & Marcelo Machado
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 38 (June 2003). Illustration: “Frozen Sun” by Zac Story © 2003 by Lewayne L. White Illustration © 2003 by Zac Lowing http://www.angelfire.com/il2/zvr/ ← Back to Planet Magazine No. 38 (contents)
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 38 (June 2003). (A Langford Joh Story) Illustration: “Lah Shipyard” by ehrad This is kind of like one of those space opera telecasts that I generally despise, except that the story is personally very real to me. I can't help it if it reminds people of the Maltese Falcon … Continue reading Voiders, by William Alan Rieser
