The Hated by Frederik Pohl

Early on an astronaut in a bar is asked: “What’s it like to fly to Mars on a rocket?” His Continue reading →

Nobody’s Home by Joanna Russ

Readers are easily lost when presented with a busy and unfamiliar setting. Russ succeeds admirably by concentrating on the comings Continue reading →

The Only Death in the City by C.J. Cherryh

In an unchanging city in the far future people have perfected remembering their past lives, to the extent that one Continue reading →

The Ray-Gun: A Love Story by James Alan Gardner

“This is a story about a ray-gun. The ray-gun will not be explained except to say, ‘It shoots rays.’” As Continue reading →

The Fantasy Jumper by Will McIntosh

Not remotely referring to a piece of clothing. On top of a building is a Fantasy Jumper kiosk. You pay Continue reading →

Theory of Rocketry by C.M. Kornbluth

There’s a huge amount packed into this story. Just consider how economical the opening paragraph is (written in 1958): Mr. Continue reading →

What’s Up Tiger Lily by Paul di Filippo

No, the title’s not missing a comma, nor is it about the Woody Allen movie. Well, not directly. This is Continue reading →