Ion, editor of AntipodeanSF the online flash fiction magazine, writes to tell us some good news!:
Good news indeed. I took the initive to go over and get a short description of some of the stories available in this month's issue. Check it out!
Figment By Matt Tighe
When Bob woke a tree was growing in the corner of his bedroom. The carpet around it had turned from white to green, and it sported large green leaves that turned the sunlight into shadow patterns on the bedspread. At its base was a small wooden door.
A small man stepped out. "Ah," he said. "You're awake."
Robotron Strikes Again By Jake Wickenhofer and Greg Wickenhofer
"Remind me again what we are doing," Robotron said. "It's some kind of human bonding ritual, right?"
"Sure." I said, handing Robotron the jacket.
"This garb is positively ridiculous."
Traitor By Gitte Christensen
JazJay packed his things with a heavy heart. Music thumped out an invigorating beat threaded with life-affirming lyrics (messages mixed by Gr8Boy12 specifically to blast sense into his defeatist friend), and the tribe buzzed about him.
"Don't let those fascists win," urged GoChas, "Fight the good fight."
Dark Past Midnight By Jan Napier
"Bad blood," my mother winced, extracting my milk teeth from her ankle. I think not!
I was too young to tender an explanation to the woman — a mere foster parent, and not my natural parent at all. However, if she persisted in lurking around corners then jumping out at me, there could only be one result. For one of my race it is a typical reaction.
Demonstration By Shaun A. Saunders
"So you'd like to stage a 'demonstration', is that correct?"
I nodded. Yes. It is my right after all, living in a democracy.
"All right," said the court clerk, "please fill out this application form."
Perimeter By Ashley Hibbert
I looked up from the mangled bulkhead and into the distance between the ripped hull.
It was some explosion that had created the gap, yet the Brigand's sensors hadn't worked out what had caused it. Our mission. Yet the team's presence and purpose had ceased to be of any importance.
The Day They Won By Lee Giminez
"Mr. Smith? We need a decision today."
Smith stared at his assistant. Sweat beaded on his forehead. "I know..."
It was just the two of them in the board room: NASA Administrator Michael Smith and his assistant, Andy Stevens.
Teslar's Wonderful Electric Incapacitation Pistol By Liam Thorpe
For as long as me or mine can remember, the Bobbies 'round London had walked the beat with nowt but twelve inch of Bully Stick at their side. But since the Great Exhibition they've got a little something extra up their sleeves.
I were told some Russian bloke, name of Teslar, went and invented a pistol. Called it the Wonderful Electric Incapacitation Pistol.
Some Things Never Change By Stephen L Thompson
Standing on the bottom step, Kyle Cooper took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Ever so slowly he lifted his right foot, inched it forward, and set his spacesuit boot down into the red dust. With his eyes still closed he said, "I've taken a small step into a giant future."
Time To Sign Off By Francis Conaty
Assessor Williams disliked his job. The rigid rules under which he worked made it impossible to offer these people any hope for the future. Williams returned his attention to his present applicant. "You must remember, Mr. Sanjay, that when this country accepted you as an environmental refugee the conditions of that acceptance were clearly conveyed to you."
"Of course I remember. It is not every day that one is sterilized.
- Just a short note to say that the latest issue of AntipodeanSF, #135 is now published on the net for your enjoyment.
- You'll find AntipodeanSF at the usual address:
www.antisf.com.au
Good news indeed. I took the initive to go over and get a short description of some of the stories available in this month's issue. Check it out!
Figment By Matt Tighe
When Bob woke a tree was growing in the corner of his bedroom. The carpet around it had turned from white to green, and it sported large green leaves that turned the sunlight into shadow patterns on the bedspread. At its base was a small wooden door.
A small man stepped out. "Ah," he said. "You're awake."
Robotron Strikes Again By Jake Wickenhofer and Greg Wickenhofer
"Remind me again what we are doing," Robotron said. "It's some kind of human bonding ritual, right?"
"Sure." I said, handing Robotron the jacket.
"This garb is positively ridiculous."
Traitor By Gitte Christensen
JazJay packed his things with a heavy heart. Music thumped out an invigorating beat threaded with life-affirming lyrics (messages mixed by Gr8Boy12 specifically to blast sense into his defeatist friend), and the tribe buzzed about him.
"Don't let those fascists win," urged GoChas, "Fight the good fight."
Dark Past Midnight By Jan Napier
"Bad blood," my mother winced, extracting my milk teeth from her ankle. I think not!
I was too young to tender an explanation to the woman — a mere foster parent, and not my natural parent at all. However, if she persisted in lurking around corners then jumping out at me, there could only be one result. For one of my race it is a typical reaction.
Demonstration By Shaun A. Saunders
"So you'd like to stage a 'demonstration', is that correct?"
I nodded. Yes. It is my right after all, living in a democracy.
"All right," said the court clerk, "please fill out this application form."
Perimeter By Ashley Hibbert
I looked up from the mangled bulkhead and into the distance between the ripped hull.
It was some explosion that had created the gap, yet the Brigand's sensors hadn't worked out what had caused it. Our mission. Yet the team's presence and purpose had ceased to be of any importance.
The Day They Won By Lee Giminez
"Mr. Smith? We need a decision today."
Smith stared at his assistant. Sweat beaded on his forehead. "I know..."
It was just the two of them in the board room: NASA Administrator Michael Smith and his assistant, Andy Stevens.
Teslar's Wonderful Electric Incapacitation Pistol By Liam Thorpe
For as long as me or mine can remember, the Bobbies 'round London had walked the beat with nowt but twelve inch of Bully Stick at their side. But since the Great Exhibition they've got a little something extra up their sleeves.
I were told some Russian bloke, name of Teslar, went and invented a pistol. Called it the Wonderful Electric Incapacitation Pistol.
Some Things Never Change By Stephen L Thompson
Standing on the bottom step, Kyle Cooper took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Ever so slowly he lifted his right foot, inched it forward, and set his spacesuit boot down into the red dust. With his eyes still closed he said, "I've taken a small step into a giant future."
Time To Sign Off By Francis Conaty
Assessor Williams disliked his job. The rigid rules under which he worked made it impossible to offer these people any hope for the future. Williams returned his attention to his present applicant. "You must remember, Mr. Sanjay, that when this country accepted you as an environmental refugee the conditions of that acceptance were clearly conveyed to you."
"Of course I remember. It is not every day that one is sterilized.
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