The theme of this issue based on the 4 stories is post-apocalyptic dystopian.PENITENTS by Rich Larson 4.5 stars This cautionary tale about abusing and destroying one's planet gave me goosebumps. Sadly, except for the tiniest thread of hope it is too late for the inhabitants of the destroyed wo...
The Starship and the Temple Cat by Yoon Ha Lee - 5 StarsThis magical and touching short story was a wonderful read and also and interesting take on just what it might mean to be dead and a cat!El is a Spaceship Melody by Maurice Broaddus - 5 StarsThis story is thought-provoking, interesting and mana...
"Benefactors of Silence" by Nin Harris 4 stars This very short story has an eloquence and poignance, along with a beauty in its words. It seems a appropriate tribute to a world of culture dstroyed by war. I found it to be a joy to read."Nneamaka's Ghost" by Walter Dinjos 4 starsThis story i...
Two stories, both with music-related themes and both excellent!Suite for Accompanied Cello by Tamara Vardomskaya 5 starsJust incredible… felt like I could hear the music and feel the fight to become more than the sum of her parts!An Aria for the Bloodlords by Hannah Strom-Martin 5 starsWow... this...
Trette's Bones by Grace Sebold 5 starsThis story was creepy, bone-chilling and gave me the heebie jeebies. That said the author did a exceptional job of keeping up the suspense, though I have to admit that the ending left me confused and uneasy. I am assuming that was the author's intent so ...
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