Normal is a funny word that is meant to sound kindly, or even complimentary. But underneath, everyone knows it is only a reminder that you are different.
JOSEPH BADFOOT by RF Thomas
CALLINGDON MOUNTAIN by Peter DiChellis
The man who called me wailed into the phone. “This murder is killing the resort’s reputation, it’s just killing us.”
TAURI by Mary Jo Rabe
“It was your decision to bring along your newest, first-draft, prototype robot for a test drive here, and obviously a mistake.” “Tauri 1951” is no robot.”
THE WONDROUS COUTURIER by P.A. Mendez
The lights dim to near darkness and everyone applauds. The sense of anticipation is palpable.
BRIGID’S STORY by Joe Giordano
“In a meaningless world, the fundamental question is suicide. Is life worth living?”
IF YOU WANT TO BE NICEY-NICE, GO STUDY FLOWER ARRANGING by Amy Cree
I throw my textbook against the wall. The practical exam in radiakinesis is in less than two weeks, and if I don’t pass it, I’ll never get into pyrokinesis.