Mother Perkins, by Arthur Sánchez

Digital portrait of a smiling woman with green skin and dark shoulder-length hair against a rainbow-colored background

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). "Chang, you tell her," Maria said, her dark eyes flashing as her hand unconsciously tried to brush back a lock of auburn hair she no longer owned. She and Jonathan had shaved their heads earlier that morning in preparation for their long cryogenic voyage, and it … Continue reading Mother Perkins, by Arthur Sánchez →

Second Chances, by Arthur Sánchez

Pencil drawing of a looming long-haired man with steepled fingers above two men on crutches

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 41 (March 2004). Illustration: “2nd Chance” by Patrick Stacy Keith laid the newspaper down beside him on the back seat of the limo. It was the same as all the others. It had a full-page ad that simply said: Need a Second Chance?Want to Change the Past?1 Million Dollars.Satisfaction … Continue reading Second Chances, by Arthur Sánchez →

The Game of the Phoenix, by Arthur Sánchez

Drawing of a dark-haired woman in green with her hands behind her head and eyes closed

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Game"” by Romeo Esparrago The canvas tent flapped softly in the warm evening breeze. It was a breeze laden with the smell of decay. Jahrel wrinkled her nose at the stench, but said nothing. In this part of the city there were worse things than … Continue reading The Game of the Phoenix, by Arthur Sánchez →