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A historian is given the chance to run very realistic simulations of the past.

- Length: 47 pages

- Age Rating: PG

- 16 Comments

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The Neanderthal in the Garden

by Guido Eekhaut

Suddenly red ink flows from my pen. Startled, I assume it is blood, but then realize it is the color of the moon...

- Length: 4 pages

- Age Rating: 15

- 3 Comments

Advance Directive

by Jamie Brindle

My name is John Price AD, and I have to decide if someone lives or dies.

- Length: 12 pages

- Age Rating: PG

- 25 Comments

Eternity is 20 Seconds Long

by Paul Trembling

They would have the time of their lives. A long time.

- Length: 3 pages

- Age Rating: PG

- 67 Comments

The Tunnel Under The World

by Frederik Pohl

A classic satirical look at consumerism. On the morning of June 15th, Guy Burckhardt wakes up screaming.

- Length: 34 pages

- Age Rating: PG

- 32 Comments

Starlight

by Michael Chin

The Rasite ship sprawled ten times the size of the little cruiser that Ambros had named Starlight

- Length: 13 pages

- Age Rating: PG

Happy Birthday Patrick

by Christopher Adams

Yesterday’s air sucked out, tidied and smoothed for re-use.

- Length: 7 pages

- Age Rating: PG

- 6 Comments

Rollback

by Luke Holland

People aren’t as good at dying as you might think.

- Length: 8 pages

- Age Rating: 15

- 2 Comments

The Library Of Mabel Mogaburu

by Fernando Sorrentino

A book lover lends one of his prized possessions to a mysterious girl.

- Length: 9 pages

- Age Rating: 15

- 9 Comments

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