Monthly Archives: November 2016

The Feast of the February Flies

“The Feast of the February Flies” by Gene Stewart It was the third time her mother went in to have her skin cancer checked.  The first two times it had been no big deal, band-aid stuff.  This time, though, they … Continue reading

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Flocks of Birds In a Frigid Sky

“Flocks of Birds in a Frigid Sky” by Gene Stewart Flocks of birds flew in tight circles over fields by the road.  They flew over fast food places, car dealerships, and mall parking lots, too.  All the birds spotted were … Continue reading

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“Third Night Charm” from World SF, Fantasy, & Horror anthology

/// A great collection written by authors from all over the word. By Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen on March 17, 2016 A very nice collection of genre stories by international authors, as good as any Best of the Year volume. … Continue reading

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In Defense of (Good) Conspiracy Theory

Donald Trump, Alex Jones, and Sean Hannity give conspiracy theories a bad odor by being empty, shallow, and stupid.   Genuine conspiracy exists, all over the place. It’s how people-shaped things, corporations, and political parties get along.   Those outside … Continue reading

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Start Wreck & Dock Terhoo

STAR TREK failed utterly as science fiction. Why? Just the transporter or tractor beam technology spawned worlds of implications they never mentioned, let alone pursued or exploited for plots and cool scenes. How about the food maker? Apparently they could … Continue reading

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