Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Circuit Box"” by Ehrad Looking upwards from the rooftop into low, heavy clouds, Joseph watched the torrential rain descend in sparkling streams, reflecting the myriad of lights from the city streets below, refracting the spotlights that swept through the evening sky. Beautiful, he thought. Water … Continue reading Death on the Wire, by Graham Adair
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 36 (December 2002). Illustration: “Reactor” by Carl Goodman Quantum physics. There’s a thing.I’ve heard of nothing stranger.You fancy juggling atoms? WellBe mindful of the danger.For thoughts of protons, quarks and muons:Such exotic matter,Are apt to tie your brain in knots,Your sleepful nights to shatter. The Big Bang. Sheesh! Well … Continue reading Quantum Physics: There’s a Thing, by Graham Adair
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 29 (March 2001). Illustration: “Temporal” by Patrick Stacy A whining, nasal voice drifted across the air from an unseen radio somewhere above and behind, and the words were buzzy and incoherent. "Shut that damn thing off!" Sir Bernard Archibald split the air and shattered the calm serenity with his … Continue reading Temporal Exile, by Graham Adair
