Thomas Harrison Humphreys’ poem On a Mote of Dust explores a humbling revelation. The speaker, once feeling like a giant, experiences a profound shift upon seeing something previously unseen. This moment of insight brings a deeper understanding of their place in the vast expanse of existence.
On a Mote of Dust
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Garbage Kids
In Dion Enis Nikci’s short fiction “Garbage Kids,” a young boy emerges from a garbage bin, grappling with the stench and discomfort of his environment. ...
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Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet
Ronald Wolff’s short fiction Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet chronicles an interstellar assessment of Planet 5C893, a remarkable Earth-like world discovered centuries ago. The narrative ...
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