Four Tales
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Efen’s house is being eaten. Before long, it will be his turn. In their mountain fastness, the Shunii despair. What can their subtle culture do against such a predator? fantasy ~ 8,000 words |
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In Kathmandhu, a hardworking youth is tired of being a lightweight. Raghu's only thought is to fill out and win the affection of Neela. But is it wise to neglect the gods? urban fantasy ~ 3,500 words |
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Government of the people, by the people: it might not turn out as you had hoped. When a reckless US president hands power to voters, they enforce religious law and launch an attack on Chinese oil fields. While newscaster Karen Ferreira relates the alarming news on TV, her husband Jack is called in to a despairing White House. But all Jack knows about is fungi. near future ~ 11,000 words |
“Talk about a piece of slime.” |
In the colony, death is a thing of the past. For client-citizens paying to be Well Forever, dying isn't just unthinkable: it's illegal. So when a loaded gun turns up, Police Chief Gast orders Dr Judith Waugh to find out who could be behind it. Before the unmentionable happens. science fiction ~ 8,000 words |
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