Reading Time: 3 minutesFinding a laptop in Mr. Chapa’s secondhand shop was like discovering an Apple watch on an Egyptian mummy. But Vern’s find was another’s tragic loss.

Reading Time: 21 minutesThe themes of power and beauty come together in a clash of wills, and of the soul, in this classic from Alan Nourse. The story portrays those who value power and have deep-seated senses of honor as the antagonists, who are nonetheless seduced by the soul of beauty.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen Maria wakes up covered in Marigolds she knows she’s dead.

Reading Time: 4 minutesSome planets don’t allow open slavery.

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith great power, comes a great deal of pressure to chose a cool super-name!

Reading Time: 14 minutesWith public companies creating direct computer-brain interfaces, and the augmentation of human consciousness with AI just around the corner, the core theme of this story hits home in modern times.

Reading Time: 7 minutesStarbonder Elidoh never imagined anything would threaten her connection with the Unison. She was wrong.

Reading Time: 4 minutesA hayride with an old friend from the past unveils uncomfortable truths for Max and his family.

Reading Time: 17 minutesA dark, speculative story in the vein of Orwell and Vonnegut.