Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Jorvik” by Romeo Esparrago The year was 1977. The archeology dig at the site of an old candy factory in the city of Coppergate in the north of England had been going on for two years. Each week more thousand-year-old relics from the Viking city … Continue reading Jorvik, by Joe Vadalma
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 40 (December 2003). Illustration: “Moonless” by Patrick Stacy Although their suburban home was empty except for themselves, Mark and Paula Mansfield spoke in confidential tones. While Mark was telling Paula how rich they would become, she rose to gaze out through partially open drapes on the French doors. "No … Continue reading One Moonless Night, by Joe Vadalma
Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 39 (September 2003). Illustration: “"Jacket"” by Rick Shelton George Slimey was somewhat daunted by Pricella Lucretia, vice-president of sales of the Pharmaceutical Institute Laboratories Ltd., his largest client. She had jet-black hair twisted into a complicated bun, a pinstriped power business suit over her overabundant curves, thick red lipstick … Continue reading Psychic Pop-Up, by Joe Vadalma
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
