“Homecoming” by Jessica Hertz
The soil smells sweet—rich and earthy with a faint whiff of sulfur from a geyser somewhere in the vicinity.
Tag: Earth
“Walls” by Rhian Waller
The walls divide more than inside and out: they run a sharp line between needs and wants.
“Like Cattle” by Ashley Sgro
“Can you use me?” My hands keep shaking.
“Implant 6428007891” by Philip Quinn
Saw Dr. Vaughn Romo yesterday. My second consult. We discussed the various options again. The consult was free this time, but not of arrogance . . .
“The Last Caucasian” by Yvette R. Murray
Dr. Stacey Roman watched as Roy, Chief Militia for Apex building, put down the copy of Fire Next Time he had been reading to reluctantly unlock the door for her.
“The Time Stitcher’s Revenge” by Jean Wolfersteig
Time marches on! What a ridiculous cliché. If I had a minute for every time I’ve heard it, I’d . . . well, don’t get me started.