Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Part One: The Tomb Illustration: “Fingerpointing” by Romeo Esparrago [Editor: this story follows the continuing adventures of Simon de Montfort, his beautiful niece Lillian, and their obsession in recovering the rare thirasite jewel, the FlameStone, introduced in last issue's story " The Green City's Secrets".] The … Continue reading The Handle of the Cross, by Frederick Rustam
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Dogs” by Eric Seaholm and Kyle Anderson Bounder sniffed the strange track. Digger had trained him in the art of tracking until he knew every spore-type in the City. The long prints crossed the rain-drippy street then went back into the building from which they … Continue reading Goddog, by G.W. Thomas
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration by GAK (Editor's note to readers: This story contains graphic scenes that some readers might find disturbing. You have been warned.) It was the seventh night that I realized it would be pointless to continue any type of resistance. It was all too clear that … Continue reading The 7th Night, by Robert Thorn
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Cloning” by gopal Krishna Senthil Kumar Karl was relaxed. His mind wandered: he felt boundless. His muscles were limp, he slouched comfortably, his skin sent few signals to his dormant mind. When he opened his eyes, he saw people looking at him, though the eyes … Continue reading The Observation Game, by s.c. virtes
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 20 (December 1998). Illustration: “Coordoor” by Eric Seaholm The Oresko's Captain walked to the console of Mr. Forster, his second in command. He sat down heavily, propping his arm on the console and rubbing his cranial horn with his hand. He was tired. The Oresko had been exploring this … Continue reading The Food Chain, by Hathno Paige
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. 19 (September 1998). ...where the True Secrets of the World are revealed! Please enter password (even mentally!): then guess which button to press below! [Archive note: on the original page, a password box and the four buttons above formed a joke "login"; every button led to the page reproduced … Continue reading Gateway to Planet Magazine’s Members Only Page
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Ray Dangel The room slowly came into focus as the anesthetic released its grip. Jeremy recognized the big round ceiling light, then the sprinkler head a few feet away. His cardiologist's face slid into view and spoke. "How are you feeling, Jeremy?" "Urrghh," Jeremy … Continue reading Cabbage, by Ray Dangel
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration by Romeo Esparrago It was the pigeons that awakened me. There was a flock of them just outside the basement window that I had crawled in through the night before. They scattered with a thundering of wings as the C.O.P.S. started their first sweep. I … Continue reading Queen Mab Courtesy, by Bruce C. Davis
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 19 (September 1998). Illustration: “Alien Repairs” by Martin Murphy Of all the unlikely places in the known universe, Oasis-C is where it began. Oasis-C is a planet so-named because, according to the travel literature, it is "an island of entertainment on the edge of the void." What that translates … Continue reading How Are You Wired?, by Dan Dobbs
