Author’s Note: This story and character is purely a work of fiction. However, the story is inspired by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the evacuation …
Short Stories
Humans Fight the AI
Disclaimer: The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The …
Chapter 1
The bouncer she knew by name (Max) still asked for ID. She sighed, rummaging in her purse for the cursed thing. Music thumped in the …
This Little Freedom of Mine
It was semester break. The apartment block was almost exclusively made up of university students who, like Dao Wen himself, were from abroad; everyone had …
Detective Magical Boy
Shooting stars. What they are. Are they truly what we think they are? Space rocks at light speed? Or is there more behind what we …
The Auction
The Final Sales of Simon Carruthers 20th February, 1997 Item – Antique comb Material: Tortoiseshell, epoxy resin Bidding Starts: $1500 A classic Victorian-era hair accessory, …
Sugarpie, Honeybun
Scrolling through social media, Nick found himself unable to ignore the red, white, and pink storm looming over the horizon. Valentine’s, only four days away. …
Chasing After You
Hong Biao’s roommates had forgotten to bring the drinks and container of soy-marinated eggs they promised for tonight’s potluck party. It’s only a fifteen-minute walk …
Alone At The Edge
Summer took all the sea birds. There is a barely imperceptible hollow lurking within the cliff-face; a silver thread of emptiness beneath the moonlight, carved …
Atlan
Aslan arrived at the dock an hour late, screeching motorbike tires muffled under blasts of EDM. He propped up the kickstand and dismounted, slinging the …