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Science Fiction
Is there hope for us all? Emily Dickinson's poem, "Hope," described it as "a thing with feathers." Third Flatiron Anthologies' latest collection of short science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories touches on the theme of... See More
Science FictionWelcome to a dystopia where every office has become overmedicalized. Staff enjoy mandatory drug-induced naps, pampering by office nurses, and "emergency" servicemen who ensure the coffee gets served at ideal temperature. In... See More
Science FictionThe cryptic radio signals have arrived; mankind has sentient neighbors broadcasting from planet Kepler. But during man's 16-year space journey to greet them, the aliens' society collapses. The crew of Salut arrives with a... See More
Genre FictionWade gets his advice on women from his older brother, Aaron -- the most famous and farthest-reaching astronaut ever. But not even family fame and cosmic chat can save Wade from the threat that could ruin his first date... See More
Science FictionThe warlords of two dystopian cities bomb each other in perpetual, pointless drone attacks. The ego clash has even spread to the lowly freedom fighters: a spy with an ironclad bladder for a skill set; Terrance, a bored... See More
Science FictionZane just entered a dying city of party animals who all need his liver to survive, and he only brought eight bullets. The astute young man wanted to prove himself by exploring a land of r-strategists -- a hedonistic society... See More
Genre FictionSince the death of his mother via medical error, eight-year-old Ian has solved every puzzle put in his hands. The boy and his father, Lee, phase into near-autistic cerebral landscapes to escape their disturbing reality: a... See More
Science FictionDystopian science fiction writer Nicholas Stillman gives you five more doses that will leave you thrashing in your sleep: "Space Squalor" The one humane astronaut must stop his entire crew from partying to death with newly... See More
Science Fiction
Science FictionAffordable healthcare has ended, but the partying goes on. All of society's addicts move to an island which mysteriously provides more drugs than chocolate eggs on an Easter egg hunt. On this smokers' paradise, Easter comes... See More
Fantasy
The goal of speculative fiction has always been to examine the real world through the lens of the imaginary. By considering what could be, we gain a better understanding of what is. The Colored Lens strives to do exactly... See More
Science FictionEvery medical marvel has its side effects. When organ transplants become socialized in the near future, a driven and dogged city man, Bert, will do anything to improve himself. But the rules state he must destroy his old... See More
Science FictionImagine a future technology which can cure AIDS, predict strokes, and transplant faces -- and only the mafia has it. Vaughn, a compassionate and squeamish debtor, gets to use some of their more portable secret tools. Vaughn... See More
Science FictionJeremy wants the perfect woman and the perfect revenge against Earth's bureaucracy. Sadly, the perfect woman, Catriona, already divorced him, and the divorce laws have become harsher than space itself. The galaxy, however... See More
Science FictionDystopian science fiction writer Nicholas Stillman gives you even more of the darkest psychology of the future: "The Separation" On the eve of a nuclear war, a stubborn homeowner has one last chance to test his manhood by... See More
Science FictionThe future has gone to hell. Man has sculpted for himself a cannibalistic society made of bone and fire. Most horrifyingly of all, they call this Stygian world a utopia. Stroink, a robotics engineer and aspirant doyen, can... See More
Science FictionHumanity's greatest minds have ensconced themselves in a tower of intellect. Inside, an everlasting colloquium promises to emerge with the best blueprint for a global utopia. But the big brains of these isolationists come at... See More
Science Fiction
Science FictionScience fiction writer Nicholas Stillman reveals the medical mistakes of the future: "Have You Tried the Mountain?" The accountant for a sly and murderous health corporation has until Friday to save all his clients. "Days... See More
Science FictionDive into seven stories of danger, desperation, and survival in the most hellish reaches of Earth and space: "Just Resolved" In a city repeatedly demolished by weaponized lightning storms, a worn-out wrestler must find... See More
Science FictionDiscover a new brand of romance in the Barrens series with seven more stories of danger, desperation, and survival: "Silken Slippers" Two lunarian surveyors must stop the Moon's journey in a heist to save their space-faring... See More
Science FictionExplore the bright minds who struggle in the nightmarish societies of the near future: "Mr. Frugal" After botching a casino heist, the biggest cheapskate in the world must escape the mafia by becoming even less... See More
Science FictionTreat yourself to seven new medical horrors as societies and sanity break down: "Alone Enough" A paranoid boyfriend scans his lover's cells to detect trust in a dating dystopia. "The Coming Pain" As the world prepares for... See More
Science Fiction
The goal of speculative fiction has always been to examine the real world through the lens of the imaginary. By considering what could be, we gain a better understanding of what is. The Colored Lens strives to do exactly... See More
Science FictionThis issue of HyphenPunk magazine brings you 11 stories from 7 different -punks. Raypunk by Artemis, Cameron Craig, J.D. Harlock, and Nicholas Stillman Steampunk by Nicki Vardon Nanopunk by DW Milton Biopunk by Rob... See More
Science FictionDystopian science fiction writer Nicholas Stillman gives you the darkest psychology of the future: "Five Years for Heartache" In a perverted city nuked to rubble, the most pedantic man in the world could run out of... See More
Science FictionEnter a dystopian city boiling over with mindless meat -- hard science fiction zombies led by a modern-day necromancer. Anti-caregiver Brian becomes an underground entrepreneur, profiteering from the runaway healthcare... See More
Science FictionHas your boss ever paid you extra to put lights and cameras in a woman's underwear? Nathan's has. In his noirish new job, Nathan, a lowly disgruntled security guard, plants cam panties full-time. He will only find redemption... See More
Science FictionHow low will humanity sink when it hangs on one diver who's had enough? Under a hailstorm of nuclear warheads, frogman Darren dives to escape his decadent submariner crewmates, to feed them rotting whales, and to gaze at the... See More
