The boy settled down on the bench under the skydome. The long night was drawing to a close as his father began the story. “Well son, it all started with SKALO, the Society for Kindness to All Living Organisms. SKALO was a group that made your garden-variety vegetarian look positively carnivorous. Not only did its … Continue reading “Going Green” by Rachel Dunstan Muller
Just before midnight on a Saturday, a young astronomer in Puerto Rico became the first to spot the small object sputtering toward the sun. It came in past Pluto, riding a spark that moved clearly against the millions of hard, bright stars behind it. Within two hours of e-mailing his colleagues at various universities and … Continue reading 10 Years Ago in Planet… “Astrobeast” by Andrew G. McCann
All the lights were on inside the little, bright-red Mustang. Even the dome light was cutting through the darkness on either side of the road. She really didn't care that she might be pulled over. For her, at this point, nothing mattered. She told the bear buckled firmly into the seat next to her this … Continue reading “Love Hungry” by KC Stapleton
Author's note: This translation of “The Fall of Leuyoldedd”, also known as “The Second Coming of Skell'aenthid”, represents only parts five, six, and seven of the full tale. The other parts have never been found. "How could I possibly say 'no' to the Queen's Champion?" In response, Sir Leuyoldedd put on his well-known, woman-swooning smile, … Continue reading “The Fall of Leuyoldedd” by Travis Lyon
Dear Editor: Sea Garden is my online futuristic/philosophical ‘book’ composed of voice and illustration. It is the story of the young girl Grey, her Omniputer best friend, and their journey together to free the star trapped inside her. It's also about the morality of artificial intelligence, the spirituality inherent in technology, the ultimate destiny of … Continue reading Author/Artist: Sea Garden
He lay back on the gurney, staring at the lights suspended above him. The bright glare burned his eyes, but he scarcely had the strength to close his weary lids. He was dimly aware of shapes around the edge of his vision, but moving his head was completely out of the question. He concentrated on … Continue reading “Second Chance” by David Murphy
Editor's Note: This story has been removed at the request of the author. About the Author: Zia Ahmed lives in the Boston area and reluctantly aids corporate world dominance for a living. (c) 2004 Zia Ahmed ziahmed@yahoo.com About the Artist: Romeo Esparrago is one man, but his artwork can be many places at once. (c) … Continue reading “The Traveler” by Zia Ahmed
Dear Editor: The next edition of Nice's International Science Fiction Conference will be held in Nice, France, in March 2005. Our theme this year will be "History in Science Fiction, Science Fiction in History". It is aimed at anybody interested in Science Fiction, scholars, and writers. It will feature many writers of international renown, including … Continue reading Conference: 5th Int’l SF Con (Nice, France)
Dear Editor: I am an editor at Cyber-Pulp Books, which has created a site for readers that also offers e-zine links. If you'd like to add our link -- http://cyberpulpreaders.tripod.com -- we'd appreciate it. Thanks, G. W. Thomas
*Pr--Sh--Error. Reindexing.* *No threat.* The computer's voice came from nowhere, but just leapt into Allela's eardrums fully formed. It sent a shiver down her back. She looked at Lukas. "Damn it, would you stop that?" Lukas was hunched over the console, paying no attention to her. She couldn't tell why, but his customary arrogance seemed … Continue reading “Mind Weld” by Tristan Palmgren
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