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Fiction: Jehovah’s Feathers
An essay by Mary Magdalene Farconi, as provided by K. Kitts Art by Leigh Legler Strapped in his bouncy seat, my son Tyler went off at the exact same moment as the kitchen timer and the doorbell. I verified that … Continue reading
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Tagged HOA, K. Kitts, Leigh Legler, Mary Magdalene Farconi, Xenobiology
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Fiction: Noise
An essay by Unnamed Crystalline Sample #1, as provided by John A. McColley Art by Ariel Alian Wilson My first awareness in this plane was a buzz, a vibration that ran through my body. At first it was novel, different … Continue reading
Fiction: Marked
An essay by Rhiann, as provided by M A Smith Art by Luke Spooner Life as a pick-pocket is much easier when you are in possession of six arms. I followed in the family business, so to speak, and relocated … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke Spooner, M. A. Smith, Rhiann, Science Fiction, Xenobiology
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Fiction: Excerpts From the Audio Notes
An essay by Jim Dennath, P. (Eldritch) E., as provided by Jonathan Ficke Art by Leigh Legler Day 1 Finally, a place where my desire to dream beyond the bounds of what a rational engineer may dream, to build that … Continue reading
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Tagged Demonology, Jonathan Ficke, Leigh Legler, Science Fiction, Xenobiology
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Previous Abnormal Biologies
We’ve published a number of stories about abnormal biologies, under the guise of xenobiology. Here are a few you might enjoy! “Sacrifice” by Annika Sundberg (everyone’s favorite strange critter, tardigrades!) “Concerning Your Recent Creation of Sentient Horse-things on the Next … Continue reading
Fiction: Trash Landing
An essay by Emin Luke, as provided by Liz Hufford Art by Leigh Legler When I got a call to report immediately to Kessler’s office, I knew something was up. Luvy had already arrived and watched as Kessler paced the … Continue reading
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Tagged Emin Luke, Leigh Legler, Liz Hufford, Science Fiction, Xenobiology
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Sacrifice
An essay by Eleanor Bradley, as provided by Annika Sundberg Art by Leigh Legler My name is Eleanor Bradley and I am the reason you are alive. How do I know this, you ask? Anyone could be reading this. But … Continue reading
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Tagged Annika Sundberg, Eleanor Bradley, Leigh Legler, Marine Biology, Tardigrade, Xenobiology
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Strange Science: Reactions to Extraterrestrial Life
How would humanity react if extraterrestrials landed on Earth tomorrow? According to psychologists at Arizona State University, we’d likely react well! Through examinations of human reactions to what could be fossilized Martian microbes, the possibility of an artificially constructed astral … Continue reading
A Sunny Day on the Ziggurat
An essay by Elize Pentra, as provided by Joachim Heijndermans Art by Luke Spooner Day 5 – Gyunsoth – Olli/Ka/1678 Hey. It’s me. I’m writing to you in this journal I found on the ship. I missed talking to you, … Continue reading
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Tagged Elize Pentra, Joachim Heijndermans, Luke Spooner, Space Exploration, Xenobiology
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Concerning Your Recent Creation of Sentient Horse-things on the Next Planet Over
E-mails between Dr Henrietta Higglebottem and Dr Hsieng “Jack” Xao, forwarded by Dr Higglebottem to Stewart C Baker Art by Liz Argall Dear Dr. Higglebottem, The board has received troubling reports from a group of hyper-dolphins about your recent activities … Continue reading
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Tagged Genetic Engineering, Henrietta Higglebottem, Hsieng "Jack" Xao, Liz Argall, Stewart C. Baker, Uplift, Xenobiology
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